AI-Driven KYC & Compliance Associate — Private Banking

Vontobel

Thalwil

On-site

CHF 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Modern offices

Agile environment

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

Vontobel in Zurich, with a future move to Baar in 2030, is seeking a compliance professional for the Client Onboarding & Reviews team. You will review KYC data, conduct due diligence, and assess risks for private client relationships, including PEPs and adverse media.

Collaboration with AI-enabled tools will support risk-based decisioning. The role emphasizes risk analysis, CA/AML controls, and preparing concise reports for senior management in English and German as needed.

Qualifications

2 years of Anti-Money related/Compliance experience in Switzerland Private Banking.
Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus and helpful in daily work.
Interest in AI-enabled tools and applying AI in compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist Client Onboarding & Reviews teams in day-to-day compliance tasks.
Ensure compliance with policies across onboarding, reviews and ad-hoc assessments.
Conduct risk-based assessments for client onboarding and reviews (KYC, due diligence, sanctions).
Focus on PEPs, high-risk clients and adverse media reviews.
Escalate AML concerns to management for timely decisioning.
Prepare compliance assessments and materials for governance committees.
Support internal controls and QA reviews to ensure regulatory adherence.