Senior AML/KYC Compliance Officer

TALEO CONSULTING; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TALEO Consulting Group is seeking an AML/KYC Compliance expert in Switzerland to lead KYC reviews, client onboarding and enhanced due diligence in line with the Swiss AML framework. The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, experience with high-risk files, PEPs and complex structures within Private Banking or Wealth Management.

You will act as trusted advisor to the Front Office on AML/KYC matters, contribute to policies and trainings, and support audits and regulatory inspections to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of AML/KYC Compliance experience, ideally Private Banking or Wealth Management.
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss banking and regulatory environment (AMLA, FINMA, CDB 20).
• Experience handling high-risk files, PEPs and complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC reviews and client onboarding due diligence for private and institutional clients.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients, PEPs and complex structures.
• Assess Source of Wealth and Source of Funds and challenge information when incomplete.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and escalate suspicious activity.

Skills

AML/KYC Compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Law/Finance/Economics

Job description

• Perform KYC reviews and client onboarding due diligence for private and institutional clients, in line with the Swiss AML framework (AMLA, FINMA AMLO, CDB 20);
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, PEPs and complex structures such as trusts, foundations and offshore vehicles;
• Assess and document Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF), challenging Relationship Managers where information is incomplete;
• Review transaction monitoring alerts, investigate unusual activity and prepare escalations and suspicious activity reports (MROS) when required;
• Carry out periodic reviews, maintain client risk ratings and handle sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening;
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Front Office on AML/KYC matters and contribute to policies, procedures and trainings;
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring remediation actions are delivered on time.

Required profile.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience in AML/KYC Compliance, ideally within Private Banking or Wealth Management;
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss banking and its regulatory environment (AMLA, FINMA, CDB 20) – mandatory;
• Proven experience handling high-risk files, PEPs and complex structures;
• Professional certification such as ACAMS / CAMS is an asset;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge stakeholders;

We are always on the lookout for talented people to enrich our culture and growing family.