AML & Investigations Compliance Specialist (Temp)

Startupvalleys; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissquote is seeking a Compliance Officer for a temporary role until December 30, 2026, within the Compliance Department's Investigations Team in Switzerland. The position covers AML/CTF reviews, enhanced due diligence, and drafting formal assessments, with front-office support and cross-functional collaboration.

Depending on seniority, you may assist the Manager, update internal policies, and optimize processes while maintaining high work quality and timely delivery in a multicultural, dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Law, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, or similar.
• 3-5 years of financial services compliance experience.
• Knowledge of the Swiss legal framework.
• Excellent command of English and French.
• Analytical and methodological approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reviews of key clients (private clients, companies, institutional clients, external asset managers, introducing brokers, etc.) from an AML/CTF standpoint (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB)
• Conducting enhanced due diligence analyses and declassifications
• Drafting formal compliance assessments, including the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously
• Providing support and advice to the front office and management
• Assisting the Manager in supporting the team daily, including providing responses to questions, conducting second-level reviews of team members' assessments, and serving as a trusted role model in terms of work quality, efficiency, and professional behavior
• Assist in developing and updating internal compliance policies and procedures in line with evolving regulations and industry best practices
• Optimization of internal processes, including the review and drafting of internal guidelines

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

English

French

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Swissquote is seeking a Compliance Officer for a temporary role until December 30, 2026, within the Compliance Department's Investigations Team in Switzerland. The position covers AML/CTF reviews, enhanced due diligence, and drafting formal assessments, with front-office support and cross-functional collaboration.

Depending on seniority, you may assist the Manager, update internal policies, and optimize processes while maintaining high work quality and timely delivery in a multicultural, dynamic