Regulatory and Sanctions Compliance Officer

A universal bank, the BCGE Group offers diverse banking services to individuals, companies, and institutions: daily banking services, private banking, asset management, pension planning, mortgage financing and loans to companies and public authorities, trading room, financial engineering, and global commodity finance.Authentic, Courageous, Equitable - in everything it undertakes, the BCGE aims to create value for its clients, shareholders, and employees. It places particular importance on building its teams, fostering diversity and an entrepreneurial spirit.Bringing together diverse and complementary personalities, the BCGE teams are composed of banking experts, versatile generalists, and business specialists. Organized by market and activity segments, their objective is to meet client requirements competitively.Realizing the values of the BCGE embodies a committed financial institution. Our mission is to provide our clients in Geneva and its region with quality financial solutions and services at every stage of their existence, ensuring prudent management.Sanctions Compliance OfficerDo you wish to evolve in a professional environment that is always in motion, stimulating, and inspiring? Join the Compliance department team at the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE), an Authentic, Courageous, and Equitable bank.Within the Cross-border Activities, Sanctions, and Regulatory Monitoring team, you will actively contribute to the Bank's regulatory compliance framework, with a particular focus on these three areas. You will support the various business lines in the analysis and management of regulatory risks, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities- Advise business lines on issues related to cross-border activities and sanctions.- Monitor legal and regulatory developments concerning risks related to the provision of banking and investment services to an international clientele.- Conduct regulatory analyses on sanctions risks across all activities of a universal bank.- Ensure regulatory monitoring covering both Swiss requirements and foreign requirements likely to impact the Bank's activities.- Monitor the evolution of sanctions regimes (SECO, OFAC, European Union, United Kingdom, etc.) and analyze their consequences.- Support projects for the development of new markets, products, or services by evaluating regulatory impacts.- Respond to requests from various control functions and business lines on complex issues falling within the section's competencies.- Participate in internal training and contribute to strengthening the culture of compliance within the Bank.- Collaborate with other Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management teams on cross-functional projects.Profile- University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Swiss law, economics, finance, or a related field.- 3 to 5 years of experience in a bank, law firm, consulting firm, or other financial institution, acquired in the fields of cross-border activities, sanctions, banking law, or Compliance.- A legal background or experience as a legal counsel is a real asset.- Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the cross-border activities of Swiss banks as well as Swiss and international sanctions regimes.- Ability to analyze legal and regulatory texts and formulate clear recommendations.- Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills.- Team spirit, autonomy, sense of responsibility, and initiative.- Ability to argue and convince.- Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks.- Excellent command of French and English; knowledge of German is an asset.Terms of Employment- Activity rate: 100%- Type of contract: Permanent- Workplace: Geneva- Start date: As soon as possibleWant to know more about the BCGE as an employer?Consult our Careers page. jidbe95911aen jit0833aen jpiy26aen