Compliance Officer (middle East Experience)

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland

Job Description

\\nOverview of Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Compliance Officer with experience in the Middle Eastern market to support our Compliance team in Zurich. The main mission is to ensure conformity of the bank\\\'s internal control system in respect of Compliance processes and activities and to work together with the Compliance team, the Management and Client Advisers by acting as a primary point of contact for Compliance in supporting the business and the R&Co Compliance programme.

Main responsibilities
  • Manage the Compliance matters by acting as the first point of contact for the business for Compliance related issues
  • Supervise specific compliance missions (anti-money laundering regulatory obligations and controls, supporting with Compliance related requests in connection with internal and external auditors, Swiss and foreign authorities, supporting in the development of the Compliance programme of a Group entity, \\xe2\\x80\\xa6)
  • Develop and update internal regulations, procedures and guidelines at the Bank and to ensure implementation of Group level requirements
  • Responsible for ensuring day to day adherence to regulatory requirements and responsible working on regulatory projects
  • Act as Compliance representative with regard to internal and external auditors as well as Swiss and foreign supervisory authorities and as a point of contact
  • Assist the Bank\\\'s departments (General Management, Front office, Middle Office and Risk) in respect of advising on Compliance related matters
  • Monitor and assist with implementation in support of both new legal / regulatory requirements and respective existing controls on a daily and periodic basis
  • Ensure the follow-up and configuration of compliance alerts as part of the transaction monitoring system (including any additional transactional analysis)
  • Perform due diligence in the context of entering into business relationships and their presentation to General Management/ local & divisional business acceptance committees for approval
  • Review of increased risk business relationships and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) & High-Risk client reviews as well as support of other client reviews
  • Keeping abreast of internal standards and industry regulations
Education and Qualifications
  • Swiss law degree is a plus
  • Compliance CAS is a plus
  • Proficient in English and French or German (written and spoken)
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
  • At least 5 years\\\' experience in a similar role, within a private Bank in Switzerland
  • Strong expertise in the Middle East market and good understanding of FINMA regulatory requirements
  • Highly motivated and high engagement, can do attitude, solutions orientated
  • Strong attention to details and timeliness, rigor, discretion, team spirit and ability to manage a varied range of tasks
  • Excellent transversal communication skills and pro-active personality
  • Resilient attitude, high professionalism, high dedication and willingness to work as a team player
Benefits
  • Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
  • We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
  • We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
  • Everyone can choose to incorporate agile working principles into their working week
  • We have learned a great deal about the adaptability, commitment and resilience of our people. We believe there are opportunities for all of us to enhance our working lives and outcomes, by applying a more flexible approach to where and when we work and up to 40% of your work time can be performed from home.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1612126
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
  • Education
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