Senior Compliance Officer EAM

ur-capital; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UR Capital, an international private bank, seeks a Senior Compliance Officer for its Swiss-based advisory team to ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements in a dynamic environment.

You will oversee governance and regulatory frameworks for external asset managers and introducers from onboarding to termination; conduct AML/CTF checks; manage KYC reviews; and advise client-facing teams on compliance matters while performing risk assessments and supporting implementation of projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in financial crime compliance within Swiss banking.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and client onboarding/KYC processes.
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance and regulatory frameworks for external asset managers and introducers across onboarding, risk assessment, monitoring and termination.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss AML regulations and standards.
• Conduct client exposure checks to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Manage account openings and periodic KYC reviews.
• Advise client-facing teams on AML/CTF matters.
• Perform risk assessments, thematic reviews and in-depth analyses.
• Contribute to compliance projects and support implementation efforts.
• Assist management with ad hoc compliance initiatives.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

AML regulations

KYC processes

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Law or economics degree

Job description

An international private bank is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer within a Swiss-based advisory team, responsible for supporting adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance and regulatory frameworks for external asset managers and introducers across the full lifecycle (onboarding, risk assessment, monitoring, termination)
• Ensure compliance with Swiss AML regulations and standards
• Conduct client exposure checks to identify and mitigate financial crime risks
• Manage account openings and periodic KYC reviews in line with regulatory requirements
• Advise client-facing teams on AML/CTF matters
• Perform risk assessments, thematic reviews, and in-depth analyses
• Contribute to compliance projects and support implementation efforts
• Assist management with ad hoc compliance initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in law, economics, or related field (or equivalent compliance qualification)
• 8+ years’ experience in financial crime compliance within a Swiss banking environment
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and client onboarding/KYC processes
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with sound judgment
• Ability to manage priorities and perform under pressure
• Fluency in English and French (additional languages are a plus)