Compliance Officer/Onboarding Specialist

KeyPartners; Zürich; On-site; CHF 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyPartners is seeking an Onboarding Specialist with a strong KYC/CDD background to join a Swiss financial services client in Zurich on a temporary basis.

You will manage client onboarding, perform due diligence, and ensure compliance with AML/KYC requirements, while coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve onboarding queries and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years in client onboarding, KYC/CDD or a related compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC requirements in regulated finance.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Availability for a temporary assignment of at least 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding processes, collecting and verifying documentation.
• Conduct KYC/CDD checks, risk assessments and identification of PEPs/sanctions risks.
• Perform due diligence reviews ensuring files are complete and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow up with clients and stakeholders to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve onboarding queries.
• Maintain accurate client records in AML/KYC systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support process improvements to ensure efficient and timely onboarding.

Skills

KYC/CDD

Onboarding

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Compliance Officer/Onboarding Specialist | Swiss Financial Services

Are you an experienced Onboarding Specialist with a background in KYC and client onboarding, looking for your next career opportunity?

For one of our clients in the Swiss financial services sector, we are looking for an Onboarding Specialist to join their team in Zurich on a temporary basis for 6 months.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage client onboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation and information are collected, reviewed and verified.


• Conduct KYC/CDD checks, including client identification, risk assessments and the identification of PEPs and sanctions risks.


• Perform due diligence reviews and ensure client files are complete, accurate and compliant with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Follow up with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve onboarding-related queries.


• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with applicable AML/KYC requirements.


• Support the team in improving onboarding processes and ensuring efficient and timely client onboarding.

Your profile:

• 4-5 years of professional experience in client onboarding, KYC/CDD or a related Compliance function.


• Good understanding of AML/KYC requirements and client due diligence processes within a regulated financial environment.


• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.


• Previous experience in the crypto and digital assets sector is an advantage.


• Available to start at short notice and interested in a temporary assignment of at least 3 months.