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YOUR MISSION:

Due diligence review and operational client onboarding activity according to CDB standards, FINMA Ordinance and Swiss AML law

Perform on-boarding reviews of Private Banking clients, especially but not only from/in the Swiss domestic and International Markets (focus on Israel, UK and Africa country nexus)

Perform Background Screening of required role holders in Pythagoras, Nexis-Lexis and open media

Develop and write compliance risk assessment with focus on:

Account purpose

Account structure

Professional/Personal background of client

SoW/SoF plausibility and verification

Negative news subject to Financial Crime or Terrorist Finance, Sanctions, PEP or Reputational Risk

Risk score evaluation (country risk, risk industry etc)

Align risk assessment with potential existing exposure

Manage case submission incl. Compliance Risk Assessment to Due Diligence Committee for High risk / PEP classified clients

Ensure control of respective follow up actions assigned and perform system validation in CRM

Provide prospect and onboarding advice in relation to potential new and pre-existing PEP / High / Medium / Low Risk clients and act as competence center for all complex structures and PEP related questions

Provide advice and support, in relation to all AML matters, to: Front Office, Client Lifecycle Management and other teams in relation to joint functions

Work to meet tight deadlines in order to perform the required Compliance reviews according to regulatory and business requirements

Cooperate with the Front Office in a timely manner in order to adhere to both regulatory and policy requirements while considering business objectives.

DESIRED PROFILE:

5 - 7 years of experience in Due Diligence and AML work in the financial services industry

Fluency in English and German are mandatory, additional languages are nice to have assets

As an AML Compliance Officer, having been responsible for all onboarding related questions and performed market coverage

Used to handle complex on-boarding cases such as High Risk classified clients and Complex Structures

Having thorough experience of handling the various aspects of on-boarding such as AML, CDB, FATCA, Tax and CRS

Bachelor\\xe2\\x80\\x99s degree in law (or equivalent) required or evidence of comparable academic / work achievement

Ability to summarize complex topics, to drive practical outcomes and to make sound decisions or proposals, including escalation when appropriate, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and against short deadlines

Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills. In particular, a proven ability to foster productive relationships with front office staff and senior management;

Ability to develop and write compliance assessments with clear documentation of risks and potential mitigants

Resident in Switzerland. 100% office job in Zurich with no possibility of remote work.

If you recognise yourself in this description, then please do apply. We look forward to hearing from you.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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