Compliance Officer

Description de poste

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

COMPLIANCE OFFICER (80-100%)

Job description

• Support the Compliance function in the day-to-day management of regulatory and risk-related matters
• Conduct KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Sanctions reviews, ensuring files remain accurate and up to date
• Perform periodic client reviews, ongoing monitoring and risk assessments in accordance with internal policies
• Review the onboarding of legal structures, including trusts, foundations and multi-jurisdictional corporate structures
• Monitor client transactions and investigate unusual activity where appropriate
• Screen clients against sanctions and adverse media databases, assessing and documenting potential matches
• Maintain and update client information within internal compliance systems and databases
• Assist in the management of PEP records and other regulatory registers
• Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and escalate risk matters when necessary
• Contribute to the preparation of internal compliance reports and regulatory documentation
• Support regulatory reporting, including MROS/SAR-related matters where required
• Participate in the development of internal compliance procedures and deliver regulatory awareness sessions to employees
• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the compliance framework

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Previous experience in a Compliance role within a Trust Company, Fiduciary, Private Bank or financial institution in Switzerland
• Solid knowledge of Swiss AML/KYC regulations and compliance best practices
• Experience reviewing complex legal structures, including trusts and foundations
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders
• Proactive, organised and solution-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism
• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.