Client Onboarding Specialist

Leonteq AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonteq AG, a Swiss fintech company, is seeking a proactive Client Onboarding & Documentation Specialist in Zurich. You will work closely with Sales and Compliance to ensure a seamless client experience across onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT processes.

You will coordinate reviews, maintain client data, and support audits while applying regulatory requirements and internal policies across global locations.

Qualifikationen

• Requires degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 2–3 years in financial services, ideally Compliance/AML/KYC.
• Strong understanding of AML/KYC requirements and financial market regulations.

Aufgaben

• Manage client onboarding processes, liaising with Sales to obtain KYC documentation and ensure AML/CFT compliance.
• Conduct AML/CFT activities, including name screening and investigations related to PEPs and adverse media.
• Ensure onboarding activities comply with regulatory requirements and financial market rules.
• Provide guidance on client onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT topics.
• Prepare internal assessments and documentation related to onboarding and KYC topics.
• Plan and coordinate client reviews per regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to projects involving new business models and systems implementation.
• Manage client relationship documentation and data accuracy.
• Support audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Ausbildung

Degree in Law/Compliance/Finance/Business Admin or related field

Tools

KYC software

AML screening tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Jobbeschreibung

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities. Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an additional, proactive and motivated professional to join our team as a Client Onboarding & Documentation Specialist in Zurich. This position sits at the heart of the business, working closely with Sales and Compliance, ensuring a seamless client experience. Working with many locations, like Lisbon, Frankfurt and France.

What you'll do

• Manage client onboarding processes, liaising with Sales department to obtain the required Know Your Client (KYC) documentation and ensuring compliance with internal client acceptance, due diligence and AML/CFT policies and procedures
• Conduct AML/CFT activities, including name screening, clarification of alerts, assessments and investigations relating to PEPs, adverse media and other potential risk factors
• Ensure client onboarding activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and relevant financial market regulations
• Provide guidance and advice on client onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT-related matters
• Prepare internal client assessments, notes and documentation relating to onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT topics
• Plan and coordinate specific client reviews and periodic reviews in line with applicable regulatory requirements
• Contribute to various client-related projects, including assessments of new business models and the implementation of new systems and tools
• Manage the documentation and lifecycle of client relationships, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date client data
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparing documentation, responding to auditor queries and discussing findings

What you'll need

• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, ideally in Compliance, AML/KYC
• Good understanding of AML/KYC requirements and financial market regulations
• Experience with international financial markets and regulatory environments is an advantage
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and dedicated personality with a strong team-player mindset and a willingness to take responsibility
• Ability to work independently on complex structures and high-risk clients, take initiative, manage priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, other language an asset

Why you'll love working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain