AML Compliance Officer

Itau Unibanco Holding; Zürich; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Itau Unibanco Holding in Switzerland is seeking an AML Officer to support the bank in transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with focus on complex AML cases.

You will collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance teams, and authorities, lead AML projects, and deliver trainings to prevent money laundering across the Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Private Banking Compliance, including at least 3 years in AML Compliance within Private Banking.
• Knowledge of the Swiss AML regulatory framework applicable to Private Banking Compliance.
• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements.
• University degree in Law or Economics, or similar.
• Compliance degree (DAS or similar).
• Banking apprenticeship with experience in Compliance or Compliance-related functions.
• Knowledge of Latin American markets would be an asset.
• Portuguese fluency would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce AML standards, investigate unusual transactions, and monitor complex AML cases.
• Control pending AML alerts and analyze and risk-evaluate significant AML cases.
• Review and clarify BIS client relationships.
• Coordinate AML cases, including contact with authorities such as FINMA, the Money Laundering Reporting Office, and prosecution authorities, as well as analyze, review, and monitor such cases.
• Oversee AML-related topics, including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and PEP reviews.
• Implement and supervise compliance with Swiss anti-money laundering regulations and determine minimum standards for the Bank.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AML-relevant directives and maintain a “Centre of Competence” for AML topics within the Bank.
• Support Relationship Managers and Senior Management on AML topics and provide periodic reporting to Line and Senior Management.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other Compliance departments within the Group.
• Serve as the first point of contact for revisions in the area of AML and coordinate AML internal and external audits.
• Lead and manage AML projects when required.
• Conduct compliance training on the prevention of money laundering within the Bank and other units of the Group.

Skills

AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Intercultural skills

Education

University degree in Law or Economics

DAS or Compliance degree

Banking apprenticeship in Compliance

Job description

As an AML Officer, you will support the Bank in managing AML-related matters, with a strong focus on transaction monitoring, investigations, complex AML cases, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, Senior Management, other Compliance teams, and relevant authorities.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in protecting the Bank from financial crime and regulatory risk. Through transaction monitoring, investigations, and the assessment of complex AML cases, you will help identify unusual activity, support appropriate escalation, and ensure the Bank maintains strong AML standards in line with Swiss regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Enforce AML standards, investigate unusual transactions, and monitor complex AML cases.
• Control pending AML alerts and analyze and risk-evaluate significant AML cases.
• Review and clarify BIS client relationships.
• Coordinate AML cases, including contact with authorities such as FINMA, the Money Laundering Reporting Office, and prosecution authorities, as well as analyze, review, and monitor such cases.
• Oversee AML-related topics, including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and PEP reviews.
• Implement and supervise compliance with Swiss anti-money laundering regulations and determine minimum standards for the Bank.
• Act as a subject matter expert for AML-relevant directives and maintain a “Centre of Competence” for AML topics within the Bank.
• Support Relationship Managers and Senior Management on AML topics and provide periodic reporting to Line and Senior Management.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other Compliance departments within the Group.
• Serve as the first point of contact for revisions in the area of AML and coordinate AML internal and external audits.
• Lead and manage AML projects when required.
• Conduct compliance training on the prevention of money laundering within the Bank and other units of the Group.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Private Banking Compliance, including at least 3 years of experience in AML Compliance within Private Banking.
• Knowledge of the Swiss AML regulatory framework applicable to Private Banking Compliance.
• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements.
• University degree in Law or Economics, or similar.
• Compliance degree (DAS or similar).
• Banking apprenticeship with experience in Compliance or Compliance-related functions.
• Knowledge of Latin American markets would be an asset.
• Portuguese fluency would be a plus.
• Strong team player with excellent communication, intercultural, and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a collaborative and international environment.