Head of Compliance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews

Lead and manage the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team (approx. 15+ people) within the legal entity EFG Bank AG, spread over the 3 locations: Zürich, Geneva, and Lugano. Oversee all KYC / AML processes and procedures to ensure proper risk management and adherence to the internal framework and regulatory requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversight of Onboarding & Periodic Reviews activities.
• Management of the team across 3 locations, defining priorities, setting goals, and leading people.
• Provide support and guidance to the team and the front office.
• Escalate sensitive and/or urgent issues to the Head of Financial Crime or her deputy.
• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with the First Line of Defense (FLoD) and other stakeholders, including foreign Compliance units.
• Prepare, participate in, and follow-up on internal and external audits.
• Prepare management reports, statistics, and KPIs for internal use and Group Compliance.
• Provide trainings and workshops to compliance and front office teams.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the business or processes and propose strategies accordingly.
• Promote compliance awareness and support the development of a risk culture within the bank.
• Maintain and enhance onboarding and periodic review processes, systems, and tools through projects, guidelines, and new tool development.

Professional Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Compliance, especially in client onboarding, financial crime, and transaction monitoring.
• Advanced compliance certifications are a plus.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Private banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management.
• Understanding of commercial challenges.
• Solution-driven and pragmatic mindset.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work across different functions.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and at least one of the following: 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 approach.
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork with an entrepreneurial spirit.