AML Officer
- Full-time
Company Description
Swissquote Bank Europe serves 15,000+ clients who have chosen to manage their own investments in stocks, ETFs, investment funds and cryptocurrencies thanks to our online platform.
We are looking for an individual with a high level of integrity and professionalism to join our Legal & Compliance team in the Luxembourg office.
As an AML Officer, you will support the Head of Legal & Compliance in ensuring that the Bank’s business processes and transactions follow applicable laws and internal guidelines.
Job Description
In your daily duties, you will:
- Be one of the experts of the AML framework to further strengthen the AML programme
- Handle AML reviews of client accounts, in particular, higher AML risk
- Handle suspicious AML cases raised and analyse them appropriately
- Contribute to ongoing reviews of processes and procedures related to the AML framework
- Maintain and promote a sound and compliant AML culture
- Assist with training of staff in AML matters
- Provide guidance and support to the organisation on high complexity cases
- Handle the onboarding of clients, corporate structures and investment funds
- Ensure financial sanctions compliance
- Maintenance of customer information – ensuring it is appropriate and accurately input in our relevant databases
- Pro-actively work towards building stronger internal stakeholder relationships (regular operational updates, effective communication of breaches)
- Actively work with other business functions when questions arise
- Support External and Internal auditors by providing appropriate documentation and feedback
Qualifications
You have:
- A good working knowledge in the financial sector, including AML and MiFID
- Excellent spoken and written English, French is an advantage
- Previous experience working in compliance matters
- Ability to understand complex issues, identify issue root causes and recommend changes to procedures to protect the Bank’s reputation, optimise business efficiency
- Ability to prepare and present data and information using an analytical point of view
- Effective planning and organisational skills to complete controls in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and apply sound judgement
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- An interest in financial product and markets, including stocks, ETFs, investment funds, CFDs, derivatives, depositary banking, and cryptocurrencies is also desirable
Additional Information
We Offer
- A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
- A great working environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district
- Opportunities to develop your knowledge of financial products and markets including equities, funds, derivatives, cryptocurrencies, and more
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