Junior Compliance Officer (AML/CFT/Sanctions) (Ref. 2659)
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As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.
We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.
We are looking for a junior, highly motivated, Compliance Officer to join our Compliance Team in Geneva to support the Bank's new account openings as well as the treatement of KYC periodic reviews/ ad-hoc reviews and risk category change for exsiting accounts.
- Control of the account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
- Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
- Review risk category changes from an AML/CFT/Sanctions persective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
- Provide reputational risk assessment to fron office and Senior management
- Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in Compliance related projects and initiatives
- Higher Education such as University degree in law or economics or an equivalent education/ training (e.g. Diploma of Advanced Studies in Compliance Management
- Between 1 to 3 years working experience as Compliance Officer in the banking industry, with specialisation in account openings and KYC periodic reviews/ ad-hoc reviews with along with a thorough knowledge of AML regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work thoroughly, flexible and independently
- Good communicator, team player and with an active attitude taking full ownership of his/her tasks and area of responsibility
- Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to closely work with colleagues and other stakeholders, internally and externally
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
- Fluency in English
Please note that only direct applications will be considered.
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