Compliance Assistant - Investigations - Temporary

Swissquote Bank SA; Gland; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissquote Bank SA in Switzerland is seeking a Compliance Assistant – Investigations for a temporary role through 30 December 2026. You will perform reviews of key clients from AML/CTF perspectives, conduct enhanced due diligence, and draft formal compliance assessments, while supporting front office and management.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in relevant fields, 3–5 years of financial services compliance experience, and fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• AML/CTF compliance with financial services focus.
• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field required.
• Fluent in English and French; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review key clients from an AML/CTF perspective (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB).
• Conduct enhanced due diligence analyses and declassifications.
• Draft formal compliance assessments for management.
• Provide support to front office and management.

Skills

AML/CTF investigations

English & French

Analytical approach

Structured working style

Data analysis (Excel)

PowerPoint

Team player

Strong writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Economics/IR/Politics

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills.
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn... and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to+650'000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in?

Compliance Assistant - Investigations - Temporary

As a Compliance Officer for a temporary position until the 30th of December 2026, you will be part of the Compliance Department and work within the Investigations Team. The team is growing, and we are looking for different types of seniority profiles whose main tasks will be:

• 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

Depending on the level of seniority, the following tasks may also be required:

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, preferably in Law, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, or similar
• 3-5years of financial services compliance experience
• Knowledge of the Swiss legal framework
• Excellent command of English and French
• Analytical and methodological approach
• Structured and professional working style
• Interest and experience in data analysis (including Excel) and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong team player who enjoys working in a multicultural, dynamic, technological, and international environment