28d ago

Chief Compliance Officer

Switzerland·Genèveexecutive

Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

establish the compliance strategy of the Bank and set forth the annual plans for the function, in the following fields considering the group guidelines: i. conduct and customer protection; ii.

Requirements Summary

oversee and monitor the implementation of existing compliance plans and propose that they are reviewed when required by changes in the entity’s needs or in applicable laws and regulations.

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Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

Chief Compliance Officer

Country: Switzerland

Acting as a second line of defense, the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, supervisory expectations, internal policies and the highest standards of ethical conduct. The CCO advises and reports to the Bank’s management body, safeguarding the interests of the Bank, the Group, employees, customers, shareholders and communities.

The Chief Compliance Officer leads the Compliance function by overseeing compliance, conduct and financial crime risks, ensuring that risk-taking activities remain within the Bank’s risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

The role requires a combination of deep Swiss regulatory expertise, international private banking experience and strong knowledge of cross-border wealth management activities, including exposure to Latin American, European and Middle Eastern markets and clients.

Responsibilities

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Education:
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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
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  Professional compliance certifications (ICA, ACAMS, CAS Compliance Management or equivalent) are considered a strong advantage.
Experience:
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  Minimum 15 years of experience within the banking or financial services industry.
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  Proven experience acting as Chief Compliance Officer within private banking, wealth management or international banking institutions.
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  Proven experience in team leadership
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  Experience dealing with clients, business activities and regulatory frameworks related to Swiss and Middle Eastern markets
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  Extensive experience managing regulatory interactions and supervisory reviews.
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  Demonstrated experience leading compliance transformation, remediation and regulatory change programs.
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  Demonstrated experience supporting private banking and wealth management activities involving international clients, family offices and complex structures.
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  Strong understanding of cross-border compliance risks and international wealth management structures.
Skills:
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, regulators and auditors.
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  Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance teams.
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  Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
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  Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and international environment.
Languages
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  Fluent English (mandatory).
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  French is highly desirable.
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  Spanish is considered an advantage.
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  Arabic is considered an asset.
Others:
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  Residence in Switzerland or open to relocate.