MLRO & Compliance Manager

Description de poste

For one of our clients, a leading Trust Company based in Geneva, we are looking for a

MLRO & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Job description

• Oversee the implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) and ensure adherence to Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), FINMA and ARIF requirements.
• Act as the primary Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the Swiss entities, ensuring effective oversight and timely reporting to MROS.
• Maintain strong AML controls and ensure that all internal procedures comply with local and Group standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support management in adapting internal policies and processes.
• Investigate and report suspicious activities, maintaining accurate SAR documentation and ensuring compliance with FINMA obligations.
• Coordinate compliance testing, reporting and follow-up on corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and the Board on AML and compliance risks.
• Support training and awareness programmes on compliance and financial crime prevention.
• Contribute to regulatory projects and act as deputy to the Head of Compliance Switzerland.

Required profile

• Degree in Law, Finance or related field, with a recognised compliance qualification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISA or Swiss compliance equivalent).
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in compliance or AML functions within trust/fiduciary or financial services.
• Proven knowledge of Swiss AML legislation, FINMA regulations, and financial crime prevention.
• Strong understanding of risk management and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Fluent in English; good knowledge of French and German is an asset.
• Organised, precise, and proactive, with the ability to manage complex regulatory matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with stakeholders across multiple offices.

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.