Senior Compliance Officer

Alpinum Solutions Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 100,000 - 167,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Interim engagement model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Alpinum Solutions is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead KYC/CDD reviews for a 3-month Swiss assignment in a hybrid setup. You will perform enhanced due diligence, sanctions/PEP screening, and risk assessments for high-risk relationships, while collaborating with Risk, Compliance, and Front Office to comply with Swiss regulations.

The role requires extensive AML experience in financial services, knowledge of Swiss AML regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Extensive AML and compliance experience in banking or financial services, with strong KYC/CDD exposure.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss AML regulations, FATF recommendations, and best practices.
• Academic background in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, high attention to detail, and MS Excel proficiency.
• Independent and proactive working style in a dynamic compliance environment.
• Fluent Spanish is required; working proficiency in English or German is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and independently oversee KYC and customer due diligence reviews for new and existing clients, including complex and high-risk relationships.
• Perform enhanced due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, assess AML risks, and investigate and escalate potentially suspicious cases.
• Take ownership of ongoing AML compliance activities, including periodic reviews, remediation work, and risk-based client assessments.
• Serve as a senior contact for internal stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Front Office on KYC and AML matters in line with Swiss regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps and strengthen KYC and AML processes, controls, and procedures in response to evolving financial crime risks and regulatory developments.

Skills

KYC

CDD

Sanctions screening

AML risk assessment

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working style

Fluent Spanish

Education

Law / Business Administration / Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

At Alpinum Solutions, we connect talented Legal & Compliance professionals with exciting opportunities across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. For our latest exciting assignment, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Compliance Officer to join our client's team.

Assignment Details

Industry: Financial Services. Start Date: As soon as possible. Duration: 3 months. Workload: 80–100%. Location: Switzerland (Hybrid). Contract Type: Temporary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and independently oversee KYC and customer due diligence reviews for new and existing clients, including complex and high-risk relationships.
• Perform enhanced due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, assess AML risks, and investigate and escalation potentially suspicious cases.
• Take ownership of ongoing AML compliance activities, including periodic reviews, remediation work, and risk-based client assessments.
• Serve as a senior contact for internal stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Front Office on KYC and AML matters in line with Swiss regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps and strengthen KYC and AML processes, controls, and procedures in response to evolving financial crime risks and regulatory developments.

Requirements

• Extensive AML and compliance experience within banking or financial services, with strong exposure to KYC, CDD, sanctions screening, and core AML processes.
• Sound knowledge of Swiss AML regulations, FATF recommendations, and established AML best practices.
• Relevant academic background in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, high attention to detail, and confident use of MS Excel.
• Independent, proactive working style and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic compliance environment.
• Fluent Spanish is required; working proficiency in English or German is required.

Desirable

• Experience in private banking and cross-border client business;
• CAMS or ICA certification.

Benefits

• As part of our Interim Legal & Compliance Workforce, you benefit from diverse and challenging assignments, flexible engagement models, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to expand your professional experience and network.
• Whether you are an experienced interim professional or exploring project-based opportunities for the first time, we provide access to rewarding assignments that match your expertise and career ambitions.