Quality and Risk Officer

Forvis Mazars Group; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working model

Fruit, coffee and snack

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Barcelona, part of our Center of Excellence, is seeking a Quality & Risk Officer to support onboarding, ethics and risk management across our Swiss client framework. Hybrid work with two remote days; permanent full-time contract.

You will perform risk assessments, participate in monitoring and internal controls, draft reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic international environment. Proficiency in English and French is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Law, Business Administration, Economics, or an equivalent higher education qualification.
• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, audit, or a related field, with a strong interest in compliance and risk management.
• Solid knowledge of KYC/AML requirements, international sanctions frameworks, and the cryptocurrency sector.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French; German is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a service-oriented mindset, ensuring responsiveness to business needs and effective support to engagement teams.
• Highly conscientious, rigorous, and methodical, with excellent organizational abilities, strong prioritization skills, and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions, while remaining autonomous, proactive, adaptable, and capable of taking initiative.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with the ability to propose practical recommendations aligned with business objectives and risk considerations.
• Innovative and technology-minded, with a strong interest in digitalization and the ability to leverage technology to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's client onboarding and continuance processes.
• Assist in managing ethics, independence, and compliance matters at firm level.
• Perform risk assessments, including KYC/AML reviews, international sanctions screening, and cryptocurrency-related risk analyses.
• Participate in monitoring activities, quality assurance reviews, and internal control procedures.
• Contribute to strategic cross-functional projects at both the local and Group levels.
• Manage registrations and filings with the Swiss Commercial Register.
• Draft reports, analyses, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Cryptocurrency risk

English & French communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Attention to detail

Digitalization mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Law/Administration/Economics or equivalent

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leader in audit, tax and advisory services, operating worldwide across 100+ countries and territories. Join our 40,000+ strong team to grow your career through global opportunities, diverse projects, and continuous learning. Belong to a supportive environment where your unique perspective is valued and success comes from working together. Impact with your bold ideas and help drive us forward.

Join Forvis Mazars and support our Quality & Risk Management function across Switzerland from our Center of Excellence in Barcelona. As a Quality & Risk Officer, you will contribute to the firm's acceptance, independence, ethics, and risk management processes, while ensuring the smooth execution of operational activities, coordinating internal processes, and supporting teams in a dynamic international environment.

Key responsabilities

• Support the firm's client onboarding and continuance processes.
• Assist in managing ethics, independence, and compliance matters at firm level.
• Perform risk assessments, including KYC/AML reviews, international sanctions screening, and cryptocurrency-related risk analyses.
• Participate in monitoring activities, quality assurance reviews, and internal control procedures.
• Contribute to strategic cross-functional projects at both the local and Group levels.
• Manage registrations and filings with the Swiss Commercial Register.
• Draft reports, analyses, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Law, Business Administration, Economics, or an equivalent higher education qualification.
• 1-3 years of experience in compliance, audit, or a related field, with a strong interest in compliance and risk management.
• Solid knowledge of KYC/AML requirements, international sanctions frameworks, and the cryptocurrency sector.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French; German is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with a service-oriented mindset, ensuring responsiveness to business needs and effective support to engagement teams.
• Highly conscientious, rigorous, and methodical, with excellent organizational abilities, strong prioritization skills, and the capacity to perform effectively under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions, while remaining autonomous, proactive, adaptable, and capable of taking initiative.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with the ability to propose practical recommendations aligned with business objectives and risk considerations.
• Innovative and technology-minded, with a strong interest in digitalization and the ability to leverage technology to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.

What do we offer

• Permanent full-time contract
• Hybrid working model (2 days of remote/week)
• Health insurance
• International and young environment
• Fruit, coffee and snack always available at our office

At Forvis Mazars we are committed to guaranteeing that in our recruitment processes no person will be discriminated against for reasons of gender, age, ethnicity or nationality, religious convictions, or sexual orientation.

We believe in equal opportunities, and we are committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the professional environment; for this reason, the incorporation of people with an accreditable disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively valued.