AML Officer

  • Full-time
  • Managerial role: No

Company Description

As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients.

Swissquote Bank Europe is the EU bank of the Swissquote Group (listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange), and has been at the forefront of online investing for 25 years.

Powerful multi-asset digital platforms and personalised banking come together to deliver private clients, intermediaries and financial institutions a more efficient way to manage wealth.

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

  • A chance to work in a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, share plan, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
  • A great work environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district.

 

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