Frontline Risk & Due Diligence Specialist – Private Banking

LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Bank Switzerland is seeking an experienced Business Risk Manager to act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence, onboarding, and compliance matters, and to collaborate with Compliance.

You will identify money laundering and reputational risks, prepare client risk assessments, and translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for front-office teams, enabling sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in the first line of defence focusing on due diligence.
• Master's degree in law or economics or relevant certifications in due diligence or sanctions.
• Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for Front in line with risk appetite.
• Strong communication, analytical mindset, structured working style, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence and onboarding in collaboration with Compliance.
• Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other risks; prepare client risk assessments.
• Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls to support compliant onboarding within regulatory framework.
• Advise Front on due diligence matters and influence internal stakeholders to enable sustainable growth.

Skills

Due diligence

Compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

German fluency

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in law or economics

Due diligence certification

Sanctions diploma

Job description

LGT Bank Switzerland is seeking an experienced Business Risk Manager to act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence, onboarding, and compliance matters, and to collaborate with Compliance.

You will identify money laundering and reputational risks, prepare client risk assessments, and translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for front-office teams, enabling sustainable growth.