Junior Compliance Officer

J. Safra Sarasin; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 75’000 - 95’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

J. Safra Sarasin is seeking a motivated Junior Compliance Officer for their compliance team in Zurich. This role involves conducting KYC/AML checks, reviewing transactions for regulatory compliance, and contributes to a supportive team environment. Ideal for recent graduates eager to start a career in financial compliance with opportunities for growth in a family-owned bank environment.

Leistungen

Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank

Health insurance contribution

Meal allowance

Central city office locations across Switzerland

Global growth strategy

Qualifikationen

• Degree in relevant field is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Internship experience in banking or compliance is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct due diligence and assist in KYC and AML checks.
• Perform daily screenings against sanctions lists.
• Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Compliance Officer to support our Geneva or Zurich compliance team in ensuring the Bank’s operations align with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in financial services and risk management.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and assist in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
• Assist in reviewing transactional alerts generated by the AML system
• Perform daily/periodic screenings of transactions, customers, and beneficiaries against sanctions lists
• Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
• Review the account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
• Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
• Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in Compliance related projects and initiatives
  
  

Your Profile

• Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior (internship) experience in banking or compliance is a plus but not required
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of financial compliance
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
• Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to closely work with colleagues and other stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are an asset
  
  

Your Benefits

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offering