Compliance Officer

Syz Group; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Syz Group is seeking a Compliance Officer in Geneva to ensure the Bank adheres to legal, regulatory and ethical standards, focusing on AML, sanctions and market abuse. You will perform KYC and formal analyses for account openings and changes, and support 2nd level defense controls and monitoring.

The role requires a university degree in law/economics/finance (Swiss preferred), at least 5 years AML experience in a private bank in Switzerland, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in law, economics, or finance (preferably Swiss).
• CAS Compliance in Financial Services an asset.
• At least 5 years of AML experience in a private bank in Switzerland.
• Fluent in French and English; other languages are an asset.

Aufgaben

• Ensure the Bank complies with its legal, jurisprudential, regulatory, and ethical framework relating to compliance activities, in particular the prevention of and fight against money laundering, sanctions & embargoes, and market abuse.
• Carry out material (e.g., KYC, Tax Compliance) and formal (e.g., CDB, QI, FATCA, CRS) analysis with respect to account openings and changes of circumstances.
• Perform 2nd level of defense controls – material, formal and transactional analysis – with respect to periodic reviews.
• Fulfil transaction monitoring duties with respect to anti-money laundering, sanctions and embargoes and/or market abuse.
• Maintain regular contact with other departments of the Bank to offer quality guidance and advice in relation to Compliance matters.
• Participate in specific Compliance missions upon request of the Head of Compliance or other managers within the Compliance department.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Stress resistance

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

University degree in law, economics, or finance

CAS Compliance in Financial Services (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Compliance Officer

• Ensure the Bank complies with its legal, jurisprudential, regulatory, and ethical framework relating to compliance activities, in particular the prevention of and fight against money laundering, sanctions & embargoes, and market abuse
• Carry out material (e.g., KYC, Tax Compliance) and formal (e.g., CDB, QI, FATCA, CRS) analysis with respect to account openings and changes of circumstances
• Perform 2nd level of defense controls – material, formal and transactional analysis – with respect to periodic reviews
• Fulfil transaction monitoring duties with respect to anti-money laundering, sanctions and embargoes and/or market abuse
• Maintain regular contact with other departments of the Bank to offer quality guidance and advice in relation to Compliance matters
• Participate in specific Compliance missions upon request of the Head of Compliance or other managers within the Compliance department

Compliance Officer

The Compliance department is responsible for ensuring the application of the provisions of the Legal and Compliance framework within the Bank. In its role, the Compliance Officer ensures the execution of the 2nd level of defense controls and reporting.

Job description/ key responsibilities:

• Ensure the Bank complies with its legal, jurisprudential, regulatory, and ethical framework relating to compliance activities, in particular the prevention of and fight against money laundering, sanctions & embargoes, and market abuse
• Carry out material (e.g., KYC, Tax Compliance) and formal (e.g., CDB, QI, FATCA, CRS) analysis with respect to account openings and changes of circumstances
• Perform 2nd level of defense controls – material, formal and transactional analysis – with respect to periodic reviews
• Fulfil transaction monitoring duties with respect to anti-money laundering, sanctions and embargoes and/or market abuse
• Maintain regular contact with other departments of the Bank to offer quality guidance and advice in relation to Compliance matters
• Participate in specific Compliance missions upon request of the Head of Compliance or other managers within the Compliance department

Education:

• University degree in law, economics, or finance (preferably from a Swiss university)
• CAS Compliance in Financial Services an asset

Professional Experience required:

• At least 5 years of experience in an AML position within a private bank in Switzerland

Soft skills:

• Analytical thinker with an ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent resistance to stress with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to summarise complex topics to drive practical outcomes and to make sound decisions or proposals, including escalation when appropriate, in respect of applicable rules and related risks
• Team player, adaptable, flexible, and willing to help other teammates
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Technical skills:

• Solid understanding of the regulatory environment, particularly of the Swiss framework
• Good knowledge of standard Microsoft office tools

Languages:

• Fluent in French and English, other languages an asset

Only residents in Switzerland will be considered for the position