Senior Compliance Officer (Zurich, 100%)

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 1607
• Job Category COMPLIANCE
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Permanent

Job Description

You will join the Compliance Transaction Monitoring Team in Zurich, where you will help identify and assess high-risk transactions from an AML perspective while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures. You will also carry out additional compliance controls and monitoring activities. You will proactively support the front office by promoting business-oriented compliance culture and providing practical, risk-based guidance. In addition, you will collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the bank, communicating complex compliance matters in a clear, concise, and pragmatic manner.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform second-level reviews of high-risk transaction monitoring alerts to identify suspicious activities and potential financial crime risks;
• Assess completeness, accuracy and plausibility of RM explanations, supporting information, and documentation related to AML alerts;
• Conduct additional investigations into suspicious payments and transaction patterns;
• Manage the team mailbox and respond to internal requests
• Review transaction requests and oversee the daily operations of blocked accounts;
• Conduct periodic reviews of account blockages and assess their rationale and necessity;
• Prepare responses to SWIFT enquiries from correspondent banks;
• Provide practical guidance and training to Relationship Managers, promoting risk awareness across the bank;
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Front Office, Compliance, Business Risk, Legal, Risk, Credit, and Operations to ensure a coordinated approach;
• Prepare internal memoranda and present cases to the relevant committee when required;
• Support Quality Control, Audit, and FINMA-related requests;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of transactions monitoring processes and support Compliance projects and strategic initiatives;

Requirements:

• Degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in banking is required for this role (Compliance, KYC, AML);

• In-depth knowledge of banking processes, operations, products and systems, OFAC, AML and sanctions;

Strong analytical and communication skills;

Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an asset;

Ability to work independently, take decisions and set priorities;

Pragmatic and solution oriented;

Strong analytical and communication skills;