Corporate Structures Onboarding Specialist

Swissquote; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Cape Town seeks a Corporate Structures Onboarding Specialist to analyze account opening requests, draft internal memorandums, and optimize processes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess strong knowledge of South African regulations, and have 3-5 years of experience in onboarding within financial institutions. Join a small team focused on international investments, where a proactive attitude and willingness to learn are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar onboarding position
• Experience in AML/CTF compliance related to complex corporate structures
• Knowledge of Swiss regulations AMLA and AMLO-FINMA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyse account opening requests from international corporate clients
• Draft internal memorandums for compliance team
• Optimize internal processes and guidelines

Skills

Excellent command of complex international corporate structures

Strong knowledge of South African regulations

Analytical and organizational skills

Excellent writing and communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Law

Job description

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast‑pace environment.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!

Job Description

The South African entity of Swissquote is a financial services provider supporting independent asset managers, acting as a custodian and broker, and provides financial intermediaries with a dedicated tool for managing their clients and processing stock market orders. The focus is on international/offshore investments. We are a small team and look for a dedicated addition in our journey. Join the corporate onboarding team of Swissquote South Africa (Pty) Ltd as a Corporate Structures Onboarding Specialist. You will have multiple tasks which include:

• Analyse account opening requests from international corporate clients (such as active/passive entities, trusts, collective investment schemes, financial institutions, external asset managers, etc.) from an AML/CTF and sanction standpoint. This includes the review of tax compliance aspects, such as FATCA and CRS,
• Drafting of clear, structured internal memorandums for internal stakeholders and the attention of the Swiss compliance team, including for potential high‑risk corporate clients,
• Optimization of internal processes and guidelines, contribution to the drafting of procedures,
• Daily interaction with the compliance team in Switzerland as well as with international trust and fiduciary companies,
• Participate in calls with the sales team and potential clients to understand background of structure and feasibility to assist with the account opening,
• Support and advice to the sales team and management,
• As we are a small team, we expect an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to also assist with other business related tasks as required in a small office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree preferably in Law or proven relevant experience in the financial services/banking sector,
• Excellent command of complex international corporate structures, especially of trusts, passive companies and collective investment schemes,
• Strong knowledge of South African regulations. Knowledge of Swiss regulations AMLA, AMLO‑FINMA, CDB 20 is a big plus,
• You are an individual with a strong interest in analysing complex international structures and a high level of detail. The role involves working with multi‑jurisdictional frameworks, interpreting layered information, and producing accurate, structured analysis. Excellent writing and communication skills in English (other languages are an asset),
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills,
• Eager to learn and ready to take on challenges,
• A proactive, “can‑do” attitude, suited to a small and growing team,
• Citizen and/or work permit.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar onboarding position within a financial institution, in an AML/CTF compliance position in relation to complex corporate structures,
• Experience working in South Africa or overseas with exposure to the onboarding of corporate structures in the Swiss or broader European banking environments would be considered a strong advantage (compliance or business risk management).

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted until the 30th of January.