Senior KYC Analyst, Zurich

Saxo Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank in Zürich, Switzerland is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst to support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence across private and corporate segments. You will partner with Commercial teams to ensure compliant onboarding and robust KYC processes while maintaining high accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Based in our Zurich office, you will contribute to Swiss AML standards, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, working with multilingual teams in a globally connected

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in a KYC, CDD, or AML role within financial services.
• A relevant degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements and customer due diligence obligations.
• Understanding of customer ownership structures, beneficial ownership, and AML risks.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Experience working with both private and corporate clients.
• Strong analytical skills and sound risk assessment capabilities.
• A detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct client onboarding activities in line with AML regulations, Swiss requirements, and internal policies.
• Perform ongoing due diligence reviews of existing clients and escalat potential AML or financial crime risks.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient onboarding and review processes.
• Conduct quality checks of KYC assessments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify quality gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Stay up to date on AML regulations, Swiss financial regulations, and industry developments.
• Participate in the review and enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support knowledge-sharing and best-practice initiatives within the team.

Skills

KYC/AML experience

German language

English language

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Finance/Law/Compliance degree

Job description

Zürich, Switzerland Help strengthen financial crime prevention in a leading international financial institution Are you an experienced KYC professional with a strong understanding of AML requirements and client due diligence? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are key priorities? Based in our Zurich office, you will play an important role in safeguarding the bank against financial crime while ensuring a seamless client experience.

About the Role

As a Senior KYC Analyst, you will support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities across private and corporate client segments. Working closely with Commercial teams and key stakeholders, you will help ensure compliance with Swiss regulatory requirements and internal AML standards while contributing to high-quality KYC processes. In this role, you will:

• Work with both private and corporate clients across varying risk levels.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout the onboarding and review lifecycle.
• Support the development and maintenance of robust KYC and AML processes.
• Contribute to a strong financial crime prevention framework through quality assurance and regulatory expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct client onboarding activities in line with AML regulations, Swiss requirements, and internal policies.
• Perform ongoing due diligence reviews of existing clients and escalat potential AML or financial crime risks.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient onboarding and review processes.
• Conduct quality checks of KYC assessments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Identify quality gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Stay up to date on AML regulations, Swiss financial regulations, and industry developments.
• Participate in the review and enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support knowledge-sharing and best-practice initiatives within the team.

Your Profile

• 4-5 years of experience in a KYC, CDD, or AML role within financial services.
• A relevant degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements and customer due diligence obligations.
• Understanding of customer ownership structures, beneficial ownership, and AML risks.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Experience working with both private and corporate clients.
• Strong analytical skills and sound risk assessment capabilities.
• A detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on. You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success. We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations. When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense. At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

About Saxo Bank

Support our purpose We believe access to global capital markets is not only for the privileged few. Our vision is to enable people to fulfil their financial aspirations to make an impact. That’s why we use the power of technology to deliver clients what they need, when they need it in a user-friendly and personalised experience. We aim to deliver the world’s most user-friendly and personalised trading and investment platform experience, which gives our clients exactly what they need to make more informed investment decisions.

Do you want to work for an extremely ambitious organisation at the cutting edge of banking and technology?

You’ll be joining a company that:

• Continuously strives to improve the Saxo Experience and exceed our clients’ expectations.
• Always invests in the future.
• Builds unrivalled platforms for seasoned and experienced investors and wholesale clients that provide real-time access to global capital markets.
• Consistently wins the highest accolades for our platforms, products and services.

Own your future

So, if you’re up for the challenge of breaking down barriers in global financial markets, we’re always looking for ambitious and enthusiastic people who share our passion for clients, technology and innovation and can bring new perspectives to our diverse team. For more on our story, culture and identity, please read the Saxo Bank Foundation, written by our CEO and founder Kim Fournais.