KYC & AML Specialist

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Luxembourg
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The KYC & AML Specialist conducts KYC analysis during client onboarding, ensures ongoing AML/KYC compliance, and prepares documentation for audits, while providing support on compliance matters.
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Company Description

As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients.

Swissquote Bank Europe is the EU bank of the Swissquote Group (listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange), and has been at the forefront of online investing for 25 years.

Powerful multi-asset digital platforms and personalised banking come together to deliver private clients, intermediaries and financial institutions a more efficient way to manage wealth.

Job Description

  • Perform comprehensive KYC analysis during client onboarding, including document assessment, risk evaluation, name screening, and investigation of sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media hits.
  • Ensure ongoing AML/KYC compliance by conducting periodic reviews, EDD for high-risk customers, and maintaining up-to-date KYC records.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for sales teams and back offices on AML/KYC matters, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation for internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reporting.
  • Support the Compliance Department in updating procedures, participating in projects, and staying current with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
  • Review life insurance contract transactions from an AML/KYC compliance perspective and contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance processes.
  • Escalate urgent and sensitive matters appropriately, ensuring adherence to internal risk-based approaches and compliance decisions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field with minimum 5 years' experience in insurance/banking/finance sector
  • Knowledge and experience in KYC/AML/Distribution requirements and implementation processes
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and French or German; additional European languages advantageous
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team, including providing mentorship
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Highly organised with a professional demeanour

Additional Information

  • A chance to work in a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, share plan, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
  • A great work environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district.

 

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The Company
HQ: Gland
1,306 Employees

What We Do

We are Switzerland’s leading bank in online financial services and offer our clients innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to meet their investment needs.

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have additional offices in Zurich, Luxembourg, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, and Bucharest.

Swissquote Group Holding Ltd has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN) since May 2000 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

As well as various online trading products - including stocks, bonds, funds derivative products, and cryptocurrencies – Swissquote also provides Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages solutions.

Today, we are proud to deliver our services to + 500’000 clients with access to more than 60 stock exchanges worldwide and can trade over 3 million products through performant and secure platforms.

Swissquote is the marketing brand for the activities of Swissquote Bank Ltd (Switzerland) regulated by FINMA, Swissquote Bank Europe SA (Luxembourg) regulated by the CSSF, Swissquote Bank Ltd (UK) regulated by the FCA, Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd regulated by the MFSA, Swissquote MEA Ltd. (UAE) regulated by the DFSA, Swissquote Pte Ltd (Singapore) regulated by the MAS, Swissquote Asia Limited (Hong Kong) licensed by the Hong Kong SFC.

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