Temp Compliance Officer - AML/KYC & Risk Review

Julius Baer Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer Group is seeking a motivated Compliance Officer to join the Client Reviews Team in the Financial Crime Compliance Department for a temporary position in Zürich. You will conduct holistic client reviews, assess KYC and transaction data, and take remediation actions to mitigate risk.

The role requires a university degree in law or business, several years in legal/compliance, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• University degree (Law or Business Administration) or related field.
• Several years of expert experience in Legal and Compliance or Audit at a globally operating Bank.
• Working knowledge of global AML and CFT regulations and standards.
• Ability to interpret complex data and operate under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic periodic and event-based client reviews, including KYC plausibility and transaction analysis.
• Take compliance actions and remediation measures to mitigate risk.
• Review supporting documentation, assess adverse media hits and reputational risk.
• Escalate concerns and monitor mitigation measures to reduce risk exposure.
• Investigate name and adverse media screening alerts for true matches vs false positives.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance, Internal Audit and other functions across locations.
• Contribute to process and tool improvements for efficiency and risk management.

Skills

AML/CFT knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication under pressure

Independence and teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office proficient

Fluent English

German an advantage

Education

University degree (Law or Business Administration) or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Julius Baer Group is seeking a motivated Compliance Officer to join the Client Reviews Team in the Financial Crime Compliance Department for a temporary position in Zürich. You will conduct holistic client reviews, assess KYC and transaction data, and take remediation actions to mitigate risk.

The role requires a university degree in law or business, several years in legal/compliance, strong AML/CFT knowledge, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.