Compliance Officer AML/ CFT/ Sanctions (Ref. 2313)

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group. 

As Compliance Officer AML/ CFT/ Sanctions at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are part of Compliance Switzerland and provide support in account openings, as well as KYC periodic reviews, ad-hoc reviews, and risk category change of accounts.

• Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/ KYT assessment) from an AML/ CFT/ sanctions Compliance side in line with regulatory requirements and internal directives
  
• Review risk category change of accounts from an AML/ CFT/ sanctions Compliance side in line with regulatory requirements and internal directives
  
• Control of the account opening documentation from an AML/ CFT/ sanctions Compliance side in line with regulatory requirements and internal directives. Provide reputational risk assessment
  
• Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in Compliance related projects and initiatives
  

• Higher Education such as FH/University degree in law or economics or an equivalent education/ training (e.g. Diploma of Advanced Studies in Compliance Management)
  
• Professional experience as Compliance Officer in the banking industry and specialist know-how in financial crime, in particular KYC periodic reviews/ ad-hoc reviews, account opening along with a thorough knowledge of AML regulatory requirements
  
• Strong analytical skills and mind set with the ability to work thoroughly, flexible and independently
  
• Good communicator, team player and with an active attitude taking full ownership of his/her tasks and area of responsibility
  
• Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to closely work with colleagues and stakeholders, internally and externally
  
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
  
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
  
• Very good command of English; other languages are an asset
  

Agencies, please note that only direct applications will be considered.

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