Einführung:
Mercantil Bank (Schweiz) AG is part of an important Latin American Financial Group based in Panama and with a presence in several Latin American countries. We are characterized by our discretion, convictions and expert advice and provide sustainable financial solutions to our clients’ needs by delivering best-in-class service.
Über den Job:
This role is very broad and requires a generalist with the willingness to handle the entire spectrum of operational and conceptual tasks that are specific to the compliance function of a bank.
Yours responsibilities:
- Acting as central point of contact, consultant and expert for all Compliance issues
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and internal regulations
- Executing Compliance audits and controls
- Analyzing and clarifying the background of transactions and executing due diligence
- Development of policies and procedures, as well as continuous improvement of compliance processes
- Advising, supporting and training of employees related to Compliance topics
- Implementing regulatory requirements and establishing and evaluating internal directives
- Improving current and implementing new IT systems
Requirements:
- University degree preferably in Swiss law, economics or business administration
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as Compliance Officer in a Bank, ideally in the area Private Banking / Wealth Management
- Latin American background with deep understanding of the Latin American Financial market, the US financial system, and the operations of its financial institutions
- Persuasive and assertive team player carrying out all professional activities in demanding situations and in a constantly changing environment, with excellent communication and knowledge transfer skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken Spanish is a must, fluent in German, English is as an advantage
- Analytical thinking and a precise, independent and solution-oriented working style
- Experience or interest in new technologies and IT affinity
What we offer:
We provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ financial security, wellbeing and professional development.
- Attractive employment conditions with a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
- Generous pension, social security and voluntary family allowance benefits
- Contributions towards lunch, fitness and wellness, including full coverage of the Swiss Half Fare Travelcard
- Support for professional development, further education and training