Sanctions Specialist - Banking

Michael Page; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking a Sanctions Specialist for a Geneva-based private bank to strengthen its Compliance function. You will manage daily sanctions matters, conduct reviews, and provide guidance on international regimes including OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions.

The role requires extensive sanctions experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. Fluent French and English are essential, with Russian a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience.
• Experience in private banking, wealth management or financial services preferred.
• Fluent in French and English; Russian a plus.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank.
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients, transactions and counterparties.
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts.
• Provide expert guidance on OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate sanctions-related risks.
• Advise Front Office and control functions on sanctions compliance matters.
• Contribute to sanctions policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Escalate and present sensitive cases to senior leadership when required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging sanctions risks.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on sanctions topics.

Kenntnisse

Sanctions expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Risk assessment

Jobbeschreibung

• You have local experience in Sanctions in a bank.

• You have local experience in Sanctions in a bank.
• You speak french, english / russian a plus.

About Our Client

Our client, a Geneva-based private bank, is looking for a Sanctions Specialist to strengthen its Compliance function.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank.
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients, transactions and counterparties.
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts.
• Provide expert guidance on international sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, UK, SECO and UN sanctions.
• Identify, assess and mitigate sanctions-related risks.
• Advise Front Office and control functions on sanctions compliance matters.
• Contribute to the enhancement of sanctions policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Escalate and present sensitive cases to the Head of Compliance, Legal and Executive Committee when required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging sanctions risks.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on sanctions compliance topics.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience, preferably within private banking, wealth management or financial services.
• Previous experience within Compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks.
• Hands-on professional capable of operating independently.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and management.
• Flexible, responsive and comfortable taking ownership of complex matters.
• Fluent in French, English - Russian a big plus.

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7091069