Compliance Officer Client & Transaction Monitoring (100%)

You will: 

• support transaction monitoring activities with a focus on crypto / DLT nexus business
• conduct additional clarifications and investigations of suspicious payments and patterns
• perform detailed background checks of client profiles, including further clarifications with the front / first line of defense
• identify contractual partners and verify the determination of beneficial owners
• perform independent risk classification of client relationships and periodic review obligations
• be responsible for the timely and high-quality completion of onboarding, periodic reviews and change of circumstance cases
• perform full due diligence on new and existing clients, including review of licenses, regulatory status, business models and intended transactions
• conduct transaction analyses and client activity checks to assess transaction behavior
• analyze formal tax compliance matters (FATCA, QI, CRS)
• review submitted beneficial owner lists and assessed PEP/SAN and adverse media hits
• process ad hoc enquiries from the front / first line of defense
• complete counterparty questionnaires
• deliver internal training to employees in the above areas
• act as contact point for the Business Support Center in relation to client monitoring topics
• handle standard compliance cases independently while escalating more complex cases to Senior Compliance Officers where required

To be successful in this role, you have: 

• a university degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Law
• at least 3 years of professional experience in Compliance or customer onboarding, periodic reviews and transaction analysis within the financial industry including change of circumstances
• comprehensive knowledge of financial products and markets, as well as in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the holistic assessment of complex client structures
• responsibility for results to be completed on time and to a high standard of quality
• fluent English (written and spoken)

… and this could be an advantage:

• an additional qualification in Compliance is considered an advantage
• an interest in B2B business with international financial intermediaries
• knowledge of Swiss AML regulations (CDB20, AMLO and other relevant regulations)
• knowledge of international sanctions regimes (EU, OFAC, UN)
• knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the FinTech industry
• German knowledge

 Your personality should be characterized by:

• strong analytical skills and the ability to work cooperatively, solution-oriented, autonomously, and precisely even under time pressure
• the ability to identify problems, analyze key information, establish connections, and develop appropriate solutions
• recipient-oriented and appreciative communication, along with a service-oriented mindset
• an interest in new technologies and the topics of digital assets and tokenization
• a strong sense of ownership and accountability for results
• the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously
• a structured, detail-oriented and highly organized working style
• a proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative
• adaptability and openness to change in a dynamic regulatory and technological environment
• the ability to act as a reliable internal contact point for business stakeholders