General Info
· Department: Operations – Account Documentation & Client Data
· Work time Percentage: 100%
· Location: Liechtenstein
Our Company
EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.
EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.
Our Purpose and Mission
Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.
We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.
Job Description
As an Account Documentation & Client Data Specialist for Liechtenstein, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of client data and account documentation across the entire client lifecycle.
You will support and manage the account opening and maintenance process, working closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance, Operations and other stakeholders to ensure that client information is correctly captured, updated and archived in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable junior professional with first solid experience (2–3 years) who enjoys working with data and documentation and is ready to grow further as processes and tools evolve. This position offers a strong platform to deepen your expertise in private banking operations and to gradually expand your responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
· Account lifecycle management support
· Support and handle the account opening process for private and institutional clients, from initial set-up to ongoing maintenance and eventual closure.
· Ensure that client master data is accurately created, updated and maintained in the core banking system and related applications.
· Client data capture and documentation
· Capture, validate and maintain client information and client-completed forms in the data management system, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
· Review and verify account-opening documentation (including KYC and client due diligence forms) for plausibility, accuracy and completeness, following established procedures and checklists.
· Static data maintenance and data quality
· Update and amend static client data across various systems, including the core banking platform, data management tools and archiving systems.
· Support regular checks to identify and correct data inconsistencies, contributing to high data quality and operational reliability.
· Account closure and lifecycle events
· Process and coordinate account closure requests in an accurate, timely and controlled manner.
· Ensure that all relevant documentation and data updates are completed and properly archived for audit and compliance purposes.
· Operational support and transaction processing
· Provide backup support by checking and processing payments, securities transfers and other client-related transactions, in accordance with internal procedures and cut-off times.
· Review and forward credit card applications, set up Travel Cash cards and process card loading requests, ensuring a smooth and efficient client experience.
· Collaboration, adaptability and continuous improvement
· Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance, Risk and other Operations teams to resolve documentation or data issues and support client onboarding and servicing.
· Actively contribute to the optimisation of processes, controls and documentation standards by sharing observations and ideas for improvement.
· Remain open and flexible to changes in processes, systems and responsibilities, taking a proactive role in learning new tools and supporting the implementation of operational enhancements.
Requirements and Qualifications
· Education and Experience
· Completed commercial apprenticeship, banking education or equivalent qualification.
· 2–3 years of experience in banking operations, client onboarding, account documentation or static data management, ideally within a private banking or wealth management environment.
· Experience in a back-office or middle-office function with exposure to client data and documentation is a strong asset.
· Technical and Professional Skills
· Good understanding of account opening processes, client documentation requirements and static data management in a banking context.
· Basic to solid knowledge of banking products and services (e.g. payments, securities, credit cards, cash management).
· Confident user of MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook); experience with core banking systems and data management tools is an advantage.
· High attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong focus on data quality and adherence to procedures.
· Regulatory and Risk Awareness
· Basic knowledge of KYC, AML and other regulatory requirements relevant to client onboarding and documentation, or strong willingness to deepen this knowledge.
· Risk-aware mindset, ensuring that documentation and data processes comply with internal policies and external regulations.
· Personal Competencies
· Dynamic, adaptable and hands-on working style, with a strong willingness to learn and to take on evolving responsibilities.
· Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality and timeliness of your work.
· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured way.
· Clear and professional communication skills in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
· Service-oriented mindset, with a focus on supporting Relationship Managers and delivering a seamless client experience.
· Collaborative team player who enjoys working with different stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Our Values
· Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement.
· Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results.
· Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence.
· Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset.
· Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.
Skills Required
- Completed commercial apprenticeship, banking education or equivalent
- 2-3 years experience in banking operations, client onboarding, account documentation or static data management
- Good understanding of account opening processes, client documentation requirements and static data management
- Basic to solid knowledge of banking products and services (payments, securities, credit cards, cash management)
- Confident user of MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
- Basic knowledge of KYC, AML or strong willingness to deepen this knowledge
- Clear and professional communication skills in German and English
- Experience with core banking systems and data management tools
- Experience in a back-office or middle-office function (asset/private banking preferred)
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
EFG International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is sometimes characterized as fair for the role, suggesting baseline alignment between responsibilities and fixed remuneration. Annual salary reviews benchmarked to performance and market data further reinforce a structured approach to setting pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits such as health insurance are described as good and comparable to typical market offerings. This consistency in core coverage appears to be a stabilizing part of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle offerings include items like free flu vaccines, free gym classes, and hybrid working arrangements. These add non-cash value that can improve the perceived total rewards experience.
EFG International Insights
What We Do
EFG International is a global private banking group offering private banking and asset management services and is headquartered in Zurich. Its registered shares (EFGN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. As a leading Swiss private bank, EFG International has a presence in major financial centres and growth markets, operating in around 40 locations worldwide, with a network spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East. As one of the best-capitalised Swiss private banks, EFG International is a financial partner that offers the security and solidity needed to provide clients with effective support. An entrepreneurial spirit has shaped the bank since its inception, enabling it to develop hands-on solutions and to build long-lasting client relationships. In other words: Entrepreneurial thinking. Private banking.







