CIS Specialist Onboarding & Periodic Reviews Compliance Officer

Job Description

You will be joining an international, dynamic and highly skilled team of 20 colleagues based either in Zürich, Geneva or Lugano with a variety of backgrounds, languages and experience. We offer exciting opportunities to develop your compliance skill-set in a high-stakes and visible role with extensive Front Office contact.

Main responsibilities

• Client onboarding performing standard and enhanced AML/TF due due diligence for Client onboarding and Russian/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets analysis, with likely more complex reviews than standards
• Periodic review process:  performing enhanced AML/TF due diligence for High Risk/Special High Risk/PEP cases as well as complex cases and CIS analysis
• Provide advice and support to the Front Office on all matters relating to KYC/AML (incl. CIS)
• Presentation of HRC/PEP/SHRC cases to the Client Acceptance Committee providing relevant risk assessments and succinct compliance recommendations

Skills and experience

• 5+ years prior experience in compliance roles, spanning KYC AML/TF, Transaction monitoring CDB/FATCA in Swiss Private Bank
• Proven CIS markets knowledge and experience is a must.
• Principled, self-driven and acting with integrity
• Superior attention to detail in order to identify and correct risky practices, while not losing sight of the big picture
• Must be a strong communicator, resolve conflict and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking and in writing
• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices
• Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet tight deadlines on Compliance remediation programs
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to deal with unexpected problems and tasks effectively
• Excellent communication skills in English are a must. Russian and/or any CIS languages preferred but can be substituted by proven market knowledge. German, French and/or Italian a plus
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Our values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.