FCC Framework - Head of AMLC Team

Union Bancaire Privée; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Union Bancaire Privée in Geneva is seeking a Compliance Expert with strong experience in AML to lead the AML Committee and ensure adherence to compliance standards across Group entities.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in compliance and financial crime in an international banking environment, a Master's degree, and fluency in both French and English. This role requires a Swiss residence and offers a vital position within the bank.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Compliance and financial crime in an international banking environment.
• Proven track record in conducting complex KYC/AML reviews.
• Demonstrated expertise in client file analysis.

Aufgaben

• Ensure quality of client files and align information across Group entities.
• Lead the team responsible for AMLC preparation and file review.
• Draft and periodically update internal AML/FCC directives.

Kenntnisse

Experience in AML matters

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Fluency in French and English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in law, finance, or economics

Professional certification in Compliance

Jobbeschreibung

Mission & Main duties

• Ensure Group coordination of AML Committee (AMLC), ensuring quality of client files, alignment of information across Group entities, follow-up of actions and committee decisions.
• Provide Group Compliance position aligned with Compliance Senior Management based on a substantiated argument and a strong risk analysis (risks and mitigating factors) on client cases presented.
• Provide support on Group AML standards definition and on projects’ implementation as an AML SME.
• Ensure a consistent Media watch across the Group and take the relevant actions related to important international cases that may impact UBP Reputation.
• Coordinate Group Consolidated supervision on clients. (PEP, Top Ten, others)
• Act as AML SME to embed standards, training, and culture across the Group

Key Management Responsibilities

• AML Committee and high-risk client submission
  Provide expert guidance to Group entities on cases escalated to Group Compliance.
• Lead the team responsible for AMLC preparation, collecting files, reviewing and ensuring alignment to Group standards, requesting updates/additional information from Group entities.
• Formulate Group Compliance’s position in alignment with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, Group Directives, and applicable prohibitions.
• Coordinate the Group-level annual review of PEPs, ensuring that reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, and consolidate the results for presentation to the AML Committee.
• Manage targeted review exercises at the Group level (e.g. Top 10) as part of the consolidated supervision. Initiate Group investigations when required in coordination with Special Investigation Unit.
• Prepare and present high-stakes case clients to the AMLC and Senior Management
• Ensure timely follow-up of AMLC decisions and actions.
• Reporting on AMLC activity to various Bank Committees (ExCo, BRC) and for various Compliance reports (e.g. annual activity report).
• Policies, procedures & Standards
  Draft and periodically update internal AML/FCC directives, procedures and standards to ensure alignment with local and international regulations (e.g., FATF, EU Directives).
• Ensure consistency of AML standard across different teams/stakeholders and within the Group
• Collaborating closely with the WM Front Office to enhance the compliance culture
• Develop and deliver clear, consistent communication and targeted training on the newly drafted AML/FCC standards and directives to ensure effective understanding, adoption, and application across relevant stakeholders

Other

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with top management and key stakeholders within the Bank.
• Ensure a qualitative Media Watch at the Group level
• Centralize and manage EDD providers to ensure quality, consistency, and value-for-money.

Core competencies

• Strong experience in AML matters. (min 10-15 years)
• Proven track record in conducting complex KYC/AML reviews and identifying sophisticated financial crime patterns
• Good analytical and communication skills, decision taker is key.
• Leadership skills to manage a small team.
• Negotiation & Diplomacy: Ability to stand your ground on core compliance principles while maintaining a collaborative relationship with business partners
• Drafting skills: ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound directives in English/French
• Strong adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility, and Responsibility.
• Compliance with regulations and internal directives.

Specific Competencies and other Skills/Abilities

• Master’s degree in law, finance, or economics. Professional certification (Compliance in Financial services, ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Compliance and financial crime in an international banking environment.
• Deep understanding of AML framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in client file analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English; other languages considered an advantage.

Others

• Swiss Residence: Mandatory

Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives