Compliance Associate

World Economic Forum LLC; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Economic Forum LLC is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support the Legal and Compliance team in assessing partners, vendors, grantors, awardees and others engaging with the Forum. The role focuses on consistent, efficient due diligence aligned with Forum standards and broader compliance initiatives.

You will work across teams to review potential relationships, stay updated on AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks, and help implement continuous improvements in due diligence processes with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed in job requirements.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in due diligence, compliance, financial crime, risk, investigations, research or a related function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct due diligence reviews including sanctions, trade restrictions and adverse media screening.
• Analyse results from internal systems and external sources and resolve red flags before final conclusions.
• Prepare evidence-based due diligence opinions, summaries and reports for senior review.
• Oversee due diligence monitoring and escalate red flags to Chief Legal Officer as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records with supporting evidence, source references and monitoring requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to streamline due diligence processes and improve platforms and tools.

Skills

Collaborative working style

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder relationship building

Cross-cultural communication

Tech-savvy / MS Office

Experience with case-management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, international relations, political science, criminology, compliance or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Compliance AssociateThe Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.Why we are recruitingAs a Compliance Specialist, you will primarily support the Legal and Compliance team in assessing potential partners, vendors, grantors, awardees and other individuals and organizations engaging with the Forum. You will help ensure that relationships are reviewed consistently, efficiently and in line with the Forum’s standards before they are progressed. You will also support in the overall Compliance program to ensure implementation of the related activities and initiatives under the program.Reporting Lines & InteractionsThe Compliance Specialist role will be part of the Legal and Compliance Team and will report to the Forum’s Chief Legal Officer. The position will interact daily with the Forum’s Business Engagement, Contract Management and Partner Development teams as well as directly with the Forum’s Centres and Foundations.Breakdown of main responsibilitiesCoordinate and conduct due diligence reviews which includes sanctions, trade restrictions and adverse media screening, and evaluate potential risk factors and areasAnalyse and consolidate results from internal systems, commercial databases, media sources and supporting documents, and investigate and resolve potential matches or red flags before proceeding with the conclusion and final findingsPrepare concise, evidence-based due diligence opinions, summaries, recommendations and reports for review by senior members of Legal and ComplianceOversee due diligence monitoring requirements and prepare due diligence reports, escalating red flags to the Chief Legal Officer when necessaryMaintain accurate case records, supporting evidence, source references, review dates, outcomes, mitigations and monitoring requirementsLiaise and collaborate with colleagues across various teams to streamline and optimize due diligence processesManage, strengthen and/or recommend due diligence platforms and tools to ensure efficiency, process integration and continuous improvement, including the use of AI and other analytical tools in the conduct of due diligence.Stay updated on changing global regulations, including AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), FCPA, and sanctions frameworks.Provide expertise and support in building and implementing the various initiatives and activities under the Compliance programThe successful candidate will be assessed onAbility to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionAbility to identify the material issues and translate research into clear, concise and business-focused conclusionsStrong attention to detail and the ability to distinguish verified facts from allegations, assumptions and unresolved questionsCapacity to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and obtain information tactfully and professionallyFlexibility, maturity and the interpersonal and cross-cultural collaboration skills needed to work in a demanding and international environmentSystematic, methodical and technologically adept in the use digital tools and platformsPreferred Requirements and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, international relations, political science, criminology, compliance or another relevant fieldUp to 3 years of professional experience in due diligence, compliance, financial crime, risk, investigations, research, audit or a similar function, preferably in a bank, financial institution, professional services firm or international organizationUnderstanding of customer or partner due diligence, sanctions screening, adverse media research, ownership and control analysis, and risk-based escalationExperience using public sources and commercial databases to conduct structured research and verify corporate and individual informationStrong analytical, writing and documentation skills, with the ability to present findings in a neutral and concise mannerHigh level proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of Salesforce or other case-management tools a plusFluent in English and excellent oral/written communication skillsWhy join us?Join an independent and impartial organization with over 55 years of connecting leaders to make sense of global challenges and move the world forward together.