Swiss Financial Crime Leader & MLRO | Flexible/Remote

Standard Chartered; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay charter

Paid time off 30 days

Flexible working options

Wellbeing program

Learning culture

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking a Lead Financial Crime Compliance leader for Switzerland to serve as the Country MLRO and risk framework owner. You will provide second-line oversight, guidance, and challenge across AML/CTF, sanctions and anti-bribery, ensuring Group and Swiss requirements are met.

You will oversee investigations, reporting, screening and risk remediation while engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial services, banking and relevant laws in Switzerland.
• Analytical approach to risk and controls.
• Clear, effective communication with business units and stakeholders.
• Sound judgement for risk advisement in complex scenarios.
• Independence and robustness in a high-stakes environment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English; French and/or German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCC for Switzerland as Country Head, MLRO and Risk Framework Owner.
• Ensure FCC controls, AML/CTF/CPF, sanctions, and due diligence meet Group and local requirements.
• Oversee investigations, suspicious activity reporting and regulatory inquiries.
• Assess financial crime risks and translate findings into mitigation plans.
• Oversee watch lists, detection scenarios, and case data; supervise Deputy MLRO activities.
• Advise stakeholders on FCC risk interpretation and escalation of breaches.
• Provide investigative support and root-cause analysis to strengthen controls.
• Set Switzerland FCC strategy and operating model aligned with Group direction.
• Ensure adequate people, processes, tools, and systems for FCC operations.
• Maintain deep understanding of business to provide timely risk oversight.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to support strategic objectives.

Skills

FCC knowledge Switzerland

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent and robust

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Standard Chartered is seeking a Lead Financial Crime Compliance leader for Switzerland to serve as the Country MLRO and risk framework owner. You will provide second-line oversight, guidance, and challenge across AML/CTF, sanctions and anti-bribery, ensuring Group and Swiss requirements are met.

You will oversee investigations, reporting, screening and risk remediation while engaging with senior stakeholders.