AML Compliance Officer

As an AML Officer, you will support the Bank in managing AML-related matters, with a strong focus on transaction monitoring, investigations, complex AML cases, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, Senior Management, other Compliance teams, and relevant authorities.

• →Enforce AML standards, investigate unusual transactions, and monitor complex AML cases.
• →Control pending AML alerts and analyze and risk-evaluate significant AML cases.
• →Review and clarify BIS client relationships.
• →Coordinate AML cases, including contact with authorities such as FINMA, the Money Laundering Reporting Office, and prosecution authorities, as well as analyze, review, and monitor such cases.
• →Oversee AML-related topics, including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and PEP reviews.
• →Implement and supervise compliance with Swiss anti-money laundering regulations and determine minimum standards for the Bank.
• →Act as a subject matter expert for AML-relevant directives and maintain a “Centre of Competence” for AML topics within the Bank.
• →Support Relationship Managers and Senior Management on AML topics and provide periodic reporting to Line and Senior Management.
• →Coordinate and cooperate with other Compliance departments within the Group.
• →Serve as the first point of contact for revisions in the area of AML and coordinate AML internal and external audits.
• →Lead and manage AML projects when required.
• →Conduct compliance training on the prevention of money laundering within the Bank and other units of the Group.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Private Banking Compliance, including at least 3 years of experience in AML Compliance within Private Banking.
• Knowledge of the Swiss AML regulatory framework applicable to Private Banking Compliance.
• Knowledge of financial products and regulatory requirements.
• University degree in Law or Economics, or similar.
• Compliance degree (DAS or similar).
• Banking apprenticeship with experience in Compliance or Compliance-related functions.
• Knowledge of Latin American markets would be an asset.
• Portuguese fluency would be a plus.
• Strong team player with excellent communication, intercultural, and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a collaborative and international environment.