KYC Specialist - Private Banking - 12month Temporary Assignment

Michael Page (Switzerland); Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) in Geneva seeks a senior KYC/Compliance professional to assess and manage client documentation, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records while supporting onboarding processes.

The role requires experience with FATCA and sanctions, Arabic reading ability, and collaboration with Front Office and Compliance to meet regulatory standards. Fluency in English and French is essential, and candidates should be locally based.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a KYC/Compliance role within the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of KYC requirements and regulatory frameworks, including FATCA, Cross-Border rules and Sanctions.
• Previous professional experience covering the Middle East market.
• Ability to read and review documents in Arabic.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Locally based.

Responsibilities

• Assess the accuracy, completeness and plausibility of KYC documentation, including Source of Wealth, Source of Funds and identification of potential red flags.
• Ensure client information and documentation are up to date and properly recorded.
• Support KYC onboarding and periodic review activities.
• Work closely with Front Office and Compliance teams to ensure timely completion of KYC files.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Skills

English & French

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• You speak French & English
• You have KYC, CLM, Onboarding experience in a local private bank

About Our Client

A private bank in Geneva.

Job Description

• Assess the accuracy, completeness and plausibility of KYC documentation, including Source of Wealth, Source of Funds and identification of potential red flags.
• Ensure client information and documentation are up to date and properly recorded.
• Support KYC onboarding and periodic review activities.
• Work closely with Front Office and Compliance teams to ensure timely completion of KYC files.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a KYC / Compliance / Client Documentation role within the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of KYC requirements and regulatory frameworks, including FATCA, Cross-Border rules and Sanctions.
• Previous professional experience covering the Middle East market.
• Ability to read and review documents in Arabic.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Fluency in English and French
• Locally based.

What's on Offer

The two temporary resources may support either Front Office teams in the preparation of KYC files or Compliance teams in the review and validation of KYC files, depending on business needs.