Compliance Officer

Company Description

Joining Mirabaud means entering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. With the 7th generation of the Mirabaud family working within the bank, the culture is that of a family business. With over 750 employees based in 10 countries worldwide, Mirabaud offers opportunities to develop one’s career across an international network of 16 offices.

Job Description

Your main mission:

Strengthen the Financial Crime Compliance/Sanction team by bringing your expertise in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and compliance with national and international sanctions (CH, EU, UN, UK, US). You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of alert management, investigations, and regulatory obligations, working closely with internal teams and authorities.

• Analyze cases escalated to the FCC/Sanctions team to identify potential indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions violations, and present findings to the Committee.
• Prepare and submit reports to the relevant authorities (MROS via goAML, SECO, FINMA), and ensure follow-up of submitted cases.
• Manage AML and sanctions-related investigation cases operationally.
• Handle front office requests (including those involving cash, precious metals) related to AML/Sanctions issues.
• Analyze and process transactional and client relationship alerts generated by AML (post-trade monitoring) and sanctions screening tools.
• Conduct regulatory watch on national and international sanctions and coordinate their implementation with IT teams.
• Perform second-level controls on AML/Sanctions matters.
• Prepare and distribute internal reports (KPI/KRI) and contribute to regular team activity reporting.
• Provide support to the Front Office on AML/Sanctions matters, including clarification of cases under investigation.
• Respond to internal/external audit requests and coordinate with external law firms.
• Participate in the analysis of AML/Sanctions activities of the Bank's foreign entities as part of the Head Office team.
• Train new employees on AML/Sanctions topics.
• Draft, maintain, and update governance documents (policies, procedures, guidelines) governing the team’s activities.
• Actively contribute to cross-functional projects related to the evolution of standards, methods, and processes under the FCC/Sanction team's responsibility.
  
  

• University degree or a degree considered equivalent, preferably from a Swiss university;
• CAS in Compliance is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss law and additional training in banking compliance, in particular with regard to the fight against money laundering and to sanctions issues;
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within a bank in Switzerland;
• Excellent resistance to stress, work with methodology and rigorous;
• Team player, adaptable and flexible;
• Comfortable with MS Office tools, Go AML, an asset;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both French & English;

• Family-friendly and dynamic environment;
• Direct impact on the business, no matter your position or seniority;
• Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship;
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance;
• Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time;
• Inclusion and equal treatment;
• Various employee benefits & family friendly benefits.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Banking