KYC & Onboarding Officer - 6 month fixed contract

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home office option

Central Geneva location

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA in Geneva is seeking a focused KYC Onboarding Specialist to take ownership of end-to-end client onboarding and periodic reviews. The role sits within a small, collaborative team and offers autonomy in a regulated environment.

You will review files, verify documentation, conduct enhanced due diligence, and work with Front Office, Compliance, Legal and other stakeholders to balance regulatory requirements with business needs.

Qualifikationen

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within KYC, Client Onboarding, or a comparable function in the Swiss financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the Swiss AML/KYC regulatory framework.
• Experience conducting periodic client reviews.
• Experience reviewing PEP and high-risk relationships, performing screening and analysing potential adverse findings.
• Knowledge of FATCA and CRS documentation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes and deliverables.
• Able to communicate effectively with Front Office, Compliance, Legal and other stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of end-to-end onboarding for a diversified client base (private, corporate, intermediary).
• Review and validate new client files per Swiss AML/KYC requirements.
• Verify account-opening documentation including FATCA, CRS.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients and PEPs.
• Review Powers of Attorney and documentation relating to external intermediaries and asset managers.
• Plan and execute periodic client reviews and address backlog.

Kenntnisse

KYC onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Client lifecycle

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Jobbeschreibung

• Take ownership of the end-to-end KYC onboarding and periodic review process
• Key role in improving and modernising the onboarding framework

About Our Client

Our client is an established FINMA-regulated financial institution based in Geneva and operating within an international environment.

The organisation combines a strong regulatory framework with an entrepreneurial and agile working culture. As part of the continued development of its Operations function, it is looking to strengthen its client onboarding capabilities and further enhance its KYC and periodic review framework.

The successful candidate will join a small and collaborative team, with significant autonomy and direct interaction with several internal stakeholders.

Job Description

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for a diversified client base, including private, corporate and intermediary-related relationships.
• Review and validate new client files in accordance with Swiss AML/KYC requirements and internal procedures.
• Verify account-opening documentation, including FATCA, CRS and withholding tax documentation.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients and PEPs, including screening, investigation of adverse findings and escalation where required.
• Review Powers of Attorney and documentation relating to external intermediaries and asset managers.
• Perform daily and weekly onboarding controls and ensure accounts are opened in accordance with internal standards.
• Plan and execute periodic client reviews across the existing client book.
• Take a leading role in addressing the existing periodic review backlog, prioritising files according to risk.
• Track outstanding items, ageing and completion rates and provide regular progress reporting to management.
• Identify and escalation material changes in client risk profiles arising from periodic reviews.
• Review existing onboarding and periodic review processes and propose practical improvements.
• Contribute to the enhancement of policies, checklists, controls and workflows.
• Support digitalisation and automation initiatives relating to onboarding and client reviews.
• Maintain relevant process documentation and monitoring tools.
• Work closely with Front Office, Sales, Legal and Compliance teams to balance regulatory requirements with business needs.
• Develop a strong understanding of internal systems and procedures and operate autonomously with limited supervision.

The Successful Applicant

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within KYC, Client Onboarding, Client Lifecycle Management or a comparable function within the Swiss financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of the Swiss AML/KYC and regulatory framework.
• Previous hands‑on experience conducting periodic client reviews.
• Experience reviewing PEP and high-risk client relationships, performing screening and analysing potential adverse findings.
• Good knowledge of FATCA and CRS documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes and deliverables.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Front Office, Compliance, Legal and other stakeholders and challenge appropriately when required.
• Able to manage priorities and work effectively under time pressure.

  What's on Offer

  • High level of ownership and autonomy within the client onboarding function.
  • Opportunity to directly contribute to the enhancement and modernisation of KYC and periodic review processes.
  • Broad exposure across onboarding, periodic reviews, risk assessment and process improvement.
  • Collaborative and international working environment.
  • Direct interaction with multiple business and control functions.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Central Geneva location.
  • Up to one day of home office per week.