Senior Compliance Officer

at  Larson Maddox

Our client is a banking institution searching for a Senior Compliance Officer to join their team in Zurich on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate client documentation prepared by Front Office to identify potential compliance and integrity risks, such as KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions, bribery, corruption, and tax compliance.
• Serve as the central liaison for Relationship Managers and other internal team members regarding compliance concerns and inquiries.
• Implement and monitor compliance controls within designated timeframes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting of any issues to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to uphold compliance standards aligned with group-level requirements.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of compliance training programs aimed at educating employees on regulatory obligations and best practices.

Requirements:

• Degree from a Swiss university in Law, Business Administration, or similar is preferred. Compliance certifications are an advantage.
• 5 years of experience in compliance preferably within Private Banking.
• Knowledge of Swiss and/or European regulations.
• Agile and hands-on individual with the ability to mananage and prioritise tasks.
• Fluency in English and German.

Job ID PR/485850

• Evaluate client documentation prepared by Front Office to identify potential compliance and integrity risks, such as KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions, bribery, corruption, and tax compliance.
• Serve as the central liaison for Relationship Managers and other internal team members regarding compliance concerns and inquiries.
• Implement and monitor compliance controls within designated timeframes, ensuring proper documentation and reporting of any issues to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to uphold compliance standards aligned with group-level requirements.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of compliance training programs aimed at educating employees on regulatory obligations and best practices