Broadgate Search is supporting a growing financial institution in Zurich in their search for a Senior Compliance Officer to join and strengthen their compliance function.
This role sits within the second line and focuses on KYC, KYT, and AML, reporting directly to the Head of Compliance. You'll play a key role in upholding regulatory standards while improving internal compliance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee compliance for client onboarding, ensuring alignment with AML, KYC, and cross-border regulations
- Conduct periodic reviews of high-risk clients, including PEPs
- Assess complex transactions from a risk and due diligence perspective
- Perform sanctions screening and manage queries related to Swiss, EU, UK, and US regimes
- Support the development of internal AML/KYC policies and frameworks
- Prepare and submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) to MROS
- Liaise with regulatory authorities as required
- Deliver internal reporting and escalate risk issues where appropriate
- Degree in law, business, or a relevant compliance/AML qualification
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, with a strong focus on KYC/KYT and AML
- Previous experience in international payments or financial institutions is a plus
- Excellent understanding of local and international sanction frameworks
- Fluent in both German and English
