Head of Compliance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews

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Head of Compliance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews, Lugano

Client : EFG International

Location : Lugano

Job Category : Other

Job Reference : d859b1ca96ad

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Posted : 28.04.2025

Expiry Date : 12.06.2025

Job Description :

Lead and manage the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team (approx. 15+ people) within the legal entity EFG Bank AG, spread over Zürich, Geneva, and Lugano. Oversee all KYC / AML processes and procedures to ensure proper risk management and adherence to internal frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee Onboarding & Periodic Reviews activities.
• Manage the team across three locations, define priorities, set goals, and lead staff.
• Support and guide the team and front office.
• Escalate sensitive or urgent issues to the Head of Financial Crime or her deputy.
• Maintain strong relationships with the First Line of Defense (FLoD), other stakeholders, and foreign Compliance units.
• Prepare, participate in, and follow up on internal and external audits.
• Develop management reports, statistics, and KPIs for internal use and Group Compliance.
• Provide training and workshops to compliance and front office teams.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the bank and propose strategies accordingly.
• Promote compliance awareness and develop a risk-aware culture within the bank.
• Maintain and improve onboarding and review processes, systems, and tools by participating in projects, reviewing guidelines, and supporting new tool development.

Professional Skills

• Over 8 years of compliance experience, with strong knowledge in client onboarding, financial crime, and transaction monitoring.
• Advanced compliance certifications are a plus.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management.
• Good grasp of commercial challenges.
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic approach.
• Flexible and resourceful.
• Ability to collaborate across functions.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, and proficient in French, German, Swiss German, or Italian.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership and seeking continuous improvement.
• Hands-on: Proactively delivering high-quality results.
• Passionate: Committed to excellence.
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes with a risk-aware mindset.
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork with an entrepreneurial spirit.