AML Compliance Officer

Itaú Private Bank Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Itaú Private Bank Zurich is seeking an AML Officer to support the bank in managing AML matters, with focus on transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Relationship Managers, senior management, and authorities.

The role aims to protect the bank from financial crime and regulatory risk by monitoring alerts, evaluating cases, coordinating with FINMA and other authorities, and leading AML projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Private Banking Compliance, including at least 3 years in AML Compliance.
• Knowledge of the Swiss AML regulatory framework applicable to Private Banking.

Responsibilities

• Enforce AML standards, investigate unusual transactions, and monitor complex AML cases.
• Coordinate AML cases with authorities such as FINMA and other prosecution bodies.
• Lead AML projects and conduct compliance training on money laundering prevention.

Education

University degree in Law or Economics

Compliance degree (DAS or similar)

Banking apprenticeship with Compliance experience

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.

Who We Are

Itaú is the largest private financial institution in Latin America. Through our operations in the United States, Bahamas, and Switzerland, we connect clients to opportunities across global markets while combining the strength of a leading financial institution with a forward-looking mindset.

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.