Senior AML & Transaction Monitoring Lead

Union Bancaire Privée; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Union Bancaire Privée in Zürich is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to join the Transaction Monitoring Team. You will identify and assess high‑risk AML transactions while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures.

You will carry out investigations into suspicious payments, support the front office with practical, risk‑based guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders across the bank to promote a prudent, compliant business culture.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in compliance/KYC/AML in banking.
• In-depth knowledge of banking processes, operations, products, OFAC, AML and sanctions.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.

Aufgaben

• Perform second-level reviews of high-risk AML transaction monitoring alerts.
• Assess completeness and plausibility of RM explanations and documentation.
• Conduct investigations into suspicious payments and transaction patterns.
• Manage the team mailbox and respond to internal requests.
• Review transaction requests and oversee daily blocked accounts.
• Prepare responses to SWIFT enquiries.
• Provide guidance to Relationship Managers on risk awareness.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Credit and Operations.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Strong analytical and communication

Ability to work independently

Pragmatic and solution oriented

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Degree in Law, Economics, Finance or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Union Bancaire Privée in Zürich is seeking a seasoned compliance professional to join the Transaction Monitoring Team. You will identify and assess high‑risk AML transactions while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies and procedures.

You will carry out investigations into suspicious payments, support the front office with practical, risk‑based guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders across the bank to promote a prudent, compliant business culture.