Position: Associate, Operations & Support Regulatory Compliance
Entity: QNB (Suisse) SA
Direct Supervisor: Head of Compliance
We are current looking for a Associate, Operations & Support Regulatory Compliance to join QNB in Geneva. The Associate, Operations & Support Regulatory Compliance will be responsible for the integrity, completeness and regulatory compliance of client documentation within the Bank, supporting a senior member in the team. The role will ensure that all client files meet internal policies and regulatory requirements before account opening and through the client lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Client Documentation & KYC Control
- Review and validate account opening documentation.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of KYC and AML documentation.
- Verify identification documents, beneficial ownership, source of wealth, etc.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to Swiss regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and follow-up with Front Office.
- Maintain audit-ready files in line with regulatory expectations.
- Support internal and external audits at the request of Head of Compliance.
Ongoing Monitoring
- Perform the review in case of change of circumstances.
- Ensure timely updates of client data.
- Act as point of contact for Private Bankers on documentation requirements.
- Provide guidance on account opening standards and documentation gaps.
- Work hand-on-hand with Compliance colleagues in complex cases.
Data & Systems
- Maintain accurate client records in Avaloq.
- Ensure proper digital archiving and file organization.
- Contribute to process improvement and documentation standardization initiatives.
Profile
Education and Professional Qualifications:
- Professional education. Bachelor degree desirable, but not mandatory.
- At least 5 years’ professional experience in a Central File, Compliance Operations or Client Onboarding within a Swiss bank.
- AML certification an advantage.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Swiss AML framework and FINMA regulations.
- Understanding of private banking client structures.
- Familiarity with FATCA/CRS requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of Avaloq required Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to listen, guide and advise external and also internal partners.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to question status-quo and deliver facts-based conclusions.
- Concise, direct communication while under pressure, and active knowledge-sharing.
- Excellent team player with high spirit of motivation and commitment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. Arabic is an asset.
- Good common sense, curious, flexible and highly motivated personality.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a good team player, with a \"can do\" attitude.