Compliance Officer - Fixed-Term Contract

Nexent Bank (Suisse) SA; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nexent Bank (Suisse) SA, based in Geneva, seeks a Compliance Officer KYC & Transaction Due Diligence on a fixed-term basis for 18 months. You will lead KYC/CDD reviews, monitor ongoing compliance, and support sanctions screening in an international banking environment.

The role requires a university degree in law or related fields, strong knowledge ofSwiss AML rules, and fluency in English and French. Excellent analytical skills and independence are essential for success in this position.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Law, Compliance, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime in banking.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss AML regulations and sanctions.

Aufgaben

• Performing KYC and Customer Due Diligence reviews for corporate and financial institution clients.
• Conduct onboarding and periodic KYC reviews.
• Assessing client structures, including ownership, control, and risk considerations.
• Review account opening documentation including CRS/FATCA.
• Prepare compliance recommendations for Management and committees.
• Organise High-Risk Client Committee meetings.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and periodic controls.
• Support transaction due diligence and analysis of high-risk transactions.
• Perform sanctions and adverse media research using screening tools and public sources.
• Support regulatory reporting activities and other compliance projects.
• Maintain compliance with Swiss AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.

Ausbildung

University degree in Law/Compliance/Economics/Finance

Jobbeschreibung

Nexent Bank (Suisse) SA is a Swiss bank specialized in Trade Finance, Commodity Finance, and Corporate Banking. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Compliance Officer KYC & Transaction Due Diligence to strengthen our Compliance Department on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team operating in an international banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Compliance Department, you will play a key role in safeguarding the Bank against regulatory, legal, and reputational risks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for corporate and financial institution clients.
• Conducting onboarding and periodic KYC reviews.
• Assessing client structures, including ownership, control, and risk considerations.
• Reviewing account opening documentation, including CDB, CRS and FATCA documentation.
• Preparing compliance recommendations for Management and relevant committees.
• Organizing and documenting High-Risk Client Committee meetings.
• Conducting compliance monitoring and periodic controls.
• Supporting transaction due diligence activities, including analysis of sensitive or high-risk transactions.
• Performing sanctions and adverse media research using dedicated screening tools and public sources.
• Supporting regulatory reporting activities and other compliance-related projects.
• Assisting in maintaining compliance with Swiss AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

• University degree in Law, Compliance, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime within a banking environment.
• Good knowledge of Swiss AML regulations and sanctions frameworks (FINMA, AMLO, CDB, OFAC, EU, UK and SECO sanctions).
• Understanding of complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership analysis.
• Knowledge of Trade Finance transactions is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French is required.