Compliance Officer KYC Onboarding Emerging Europe (with Russian, in Zurich)

Your field of responsibility

• In this dynamic position you take over the responsibility for conducting KYC (Know your Costumer) reviews and Due Diligence, contributing in the decision making process of on-boarding new clients within different risk categories.
• The review of client data and related transactions from a compliance perspective by evaluating KYC accuracy, completeness and plausibility is also part of your daily tasks.
• You will identify and assess potential reputational and money laundering related risks, and summarize the risks identified in the form of remediation measures to be implemented by Client Facing Employees.
• As a key person in a fast-paced team you will draft risk assessments and you provide advice on Compliance topics to Client Facing Employees.
• You will also closely collaborate with other control functions (e.g. First Line of Defense Support, etc.).

Your skills and experience

• A University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Compliance, Political Science, International Relations
• At least 2 years of experience in the banking sector in an Audit and/or Compliance and/or Risk Management function
• A previous experience in CIS countries market
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Russian/(in addition, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Georgian, Latvian would be considered a strong advantage) and the ability to summarize findings in a concise and clear manner
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with FATF Recommendations (Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Terrorism Financing) and CDB rules
• Strong case management with a high focus on attention to details
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills as well as a high level of flexibility and adaptability to changes, an ability to learn quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely on complex issues in ways appropriate to those being addressed and in the interest of maintaining an effective professional network
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives
• A VPN is required to respond to a vacancy