\\n A career at the Lombard Odier Group is something to be proud of. Our mission is to protect and grow our clients\\xe2\\x80\\x99 wealth - but not by any means necessary. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and we treat our clients\\xe2\\x80\\x99 wealth as if it were our own. We protect our clients\\xe2\\x80\\x99 assets for the long-term using expertise and innovation, all underpinned by our Rethink Everything philosophy. Our colleagues are the foundation of our success. We employ people at different life stages, from graduates to executive level leaders. The one thing they all have in common is that they seek to challenge the status quo, are imaginative and have the ability to offer a fresh perspective.
As part of the reinforcement of its AML framework and organization, Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA is hiring a
Business Compliance - Advisory Officer (1LOD)
The Business Compliance Advisor role is part of the 1st line of defence (1LoD) within the Client Lifecycle Advisory unit, reporting to the Private Banking COO Office. This unit is in charge of supporting the Front Office with any matter related to the client\\xe2\\x80\\x99s lifecycle processes including onboarding, change of circumstances and reviews.
Already covering matters such as documentation, CDB, suitability, cross border, Tax compliance, fiscal aspects (e.g., FATCA; CRS; stamp duty, VAT, \\xe2\\x80\\xa6), the Bank is willing to expand this unit coverage to KYC & AML with the objective of upskilling the Front Line.
Your main missions:
Advise Bankers, upon solicitation, on the KYC requirements when not clear to them and their team, and support them to ensure completeness, accuracy and plausibility of the KYC narrative and corroboration where needed.
Support Bankers and their teams assessing the risk of complex cases and identifying required mitigators. Upon solicitation, support Front Office preparing high quality presentation to the Committees when necessary.
Act as coordinator between Front Office and 2LoD experts for complex cases.
Proactively diffuse good practices, prepare/support/deliver ad hoc trainings to Front Office and Onboarding teams.
Contribute with ideas and actively participate to further improve and streamline the KYC/AML processes as well as participate in strategic initiatives and when there are regulatory changes and/or internal policies updates.
Act as Subject Matter Expert within the 1st LoD but also in close collaboration with the Legal, Compliance and Client Lifecycle Management functions.
Skills and Software requirements:
Previously worked in a Compliance role (or similar function) with 10+ years of experience.
University Degree and/or professional certification in Compliance / Law (or equivalent)
Great understanding of the Client and KYC/AML Lifecycle processes.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of AML, CFT and Sanctions regulations (such as, but not limited to, Swiss AMLO-FINMA; EU/ UK Money Laundering Directives, \\xe2\\x80\\xa6)
Specific market expertise, a plus (LatAm, Middle East, \\xe2\\x80\\xa6)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with precision and accuracy.
Work collaboratively across the organization, ensure first-class support and foster strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Demonstrated time management skills including ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to overcome language and cultural barriers.
Interest and understanding of current events, international affairs, financial regulations, and economics and/or finance.
Ability to combine technical expertise with a clear and persuasive communication style and the confidence and independence to make sound judgement calls.
Fluent in English and French with strong writing skills, other languages are a plus.
Swiss domicile mandatory
If you recognise yourself in this description, then please do apply. We look forward to hearing from you.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n