Strategic Financial Crime Methodology Lead

Julius Baer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Zürich seeks a Financial Crime Compliance expert to strengthen the bank's AML, sanctions and overall FCC controls. You will translate regulatory expectations into practical standards and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.

You will shape risk-based FCC frameworks, support senior management with governance materials, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' AML or risk management experience.
• Experience in private banking or wealth management.
• Understanding of private banking and wealth management industry.
• Audits on AML/CFT issues experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and change-oriented attitude.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain FCC frameworks, standards, policies and control frameworks across AML, sanctions and other financial crime risk domains.
• Assess regulatory developments and translate requirements into consistent FCC standards and guidance.
• Provide expert advice to business, Compliance and other stakeholders on FCC requirements.
• Drive review and continuous improvement of FCC frameworks and alignment with risk appetite.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with senior management and SMEs across the organization.
• Prepare governance materials, management reporting and documentation for regulators and committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Integrity

Languages: German/English

Education

Banking / Financial Law / Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Julius Baer in Zürich seeks a Financial Crime Compliance expert to strengthen the bank's AML, sanctions and overall FCC controls. You will translate regulatory expectations into practical standards and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.

You will shape risk-based FCC frameworks, support senior management with governance materials, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.