Location Compliance Vice President

With a diverse team of Compliance professionals supporting all areas of our business around the globe. The team is working diligently to be innovative and present all business partners with thoughtful and unique solutions to the challenges they face. The Compliance function has a robust set of priorities in place focused on best practice and employee development to ensure goals are delivered.

As a Compliance Officer at the VP level, you will be an integral part of the EMEA Compliance team, working closely with colleagues across the region and globally. You will collaborate with product specialist teams to support the Investment Banking, Payment Services, Treasury Services, and Investor Services businesses conducted from and through Switzerland.

Job responsibilities

• Serve as the Local Country Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
• Provide efficient AML advice in financial crime screening/monitoring and SAR filing activities
• Provide timely advice and assistance on a wide range of regulatory issues, firm compliance policies, and procedures.
• Keep governing bodies, businesses, and group Compliance functions informed of any Compliance-related topics, including compliance risks and regulatory changes in Switzerland relevant to business activities, and reporting obligations.
• Implement and update firm policies and procedures, particularly concerning business conduct, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and general compliance.
• Review new products and/or initiatives as defined by the firm's new product approval process.
• Contribute to and perform risk assessments and assist in the control program of the region.
• Identify and follow up on regulatory breaches, compliance-related incidents, and complaints to prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate the preparation and delivery of relevant compliance training.
• Liaise proactively with regulators, such as FINMA, other competent authorities, and auditors, as appropriate.
• Work with business and other corporate functions to implement controls, process changes, and IT-system updates to ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. Support the group’s data privacy framework as appropriate.
   

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong knowledge of banking products, particularly in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Deposits and Custody, Global Payments, and Trade Services.
• Several years of experience in Financial Crime and Compliance (or Audit, Legal, Regulatory) roles within a financial institution is a must.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills able to work independently.
• Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal / presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret requirements and drive practical outcomes.
• Ability to make sound decisions, including escalation when appropriate.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Willingness to exceed day-to-day delivery expectations and strive for excellence.
• Fluency in English and German.
   

Preferred  qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in other national Swiss languages is a plus.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Swiss banking regulatory environment; previous experience dealing with authorities is a plus.