Transaction Monitoring Compliance Officer

  • Full-time
  • Type de contrat: CDI - Permanent Contract

Company Description

Joining Mirabaud, means entering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. With the 7th generation of the Mirabaud family working within the bank, the culture is that of a family business. With over 700 employees based in 8 countries worldwide, Mirabaud offers opportunities to develop one’s career across an international network of 13 offices.

Job Description

Transaction Monitoring & Analysis

  • Review and analyse AML transaction monitoring alerts, with particular focus on higher-risk and unusual transactions;
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of transactional patterns and client account activity in order to identify potential AML/CFT risks, inconsistencies or unusual behaviour;
  • Assess transactions against the client’s KYC profile, expected account activity, source of wealth/source of funds and overall purpose of the banking relationship;
  • Analyse complex financial flows involving multiple accounts, entities, jurisdictions and counterparties;
  • Perform second-line review and challenge of clarifications and supporting documentation obtained by the First Line of Defense;
  • Conduct additional research and analysis where necessary to reach a documented and risk-based conclusion.

Escalation & Investigations

  • Identify transactions or patterns requiring further investigation and escalate potentially suspicious cases to the AML Investigations team in accordance with internal procedures;
  • Escalate material, sensitive or urgent AML matters to management where appropriate;
  • Prepare clear, concise and well-supported written assessments documenting the analysis performed, identified risks and conclusions reached.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure that transaction monitoring alerts and related reviews are handled within applicable regulatory and internal deadlines;
  • Apply the Bank’s AML/CFT policies, procedures and risk appetite consistently;
  • Maintain a sound understanding of the Swiss AML regulatory framework, including AMLA, AMLO, OBA-FINMA and other relevant FINMA requirements;
  • Identify emerging transactional risks, typologies and recurring patterns and contribute to improvements in monitoring processes and controls.

Stakeholder Management

  • Interact regularly with Relationship Managers and First Line of Defense teams to obtain necessary information and challenge explanations where appropriate;
  • Collaborate with other Compliance functions, including Investigations (AML/Sanctions) and other Financial Crime Compliance teams;
  • Liaise with other relevant internal stakeholders, including Legal, Tax and Operations, on complex cases;
  • Provide practical AML guidance to Front Office and other stakeholders while maintaining an independent second-line risk assessment.

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to the enhancement of transaction monitoring processes, procedures and controls;
  • Participate in testing, remediation exercises, audits and regulatory reviews related to transaction monitoring activities;
  • Support the implementation and optimisation of transaction monitoring tools and scenarios;
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team and, depending on seniority, provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

Your assets to succeed

  • University degree in Swiss Law, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or another relevant field;
  • Approximately 3–10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, AML or Transaction Monitoring;
  • Previous experience in a Swiss bank, particularly within Private Banking or Wealth Management, is strongly preferred;
  • Good understanding of the Swiss AML/CFT regulatory framework and related banking requirements;
  • Professional qualifications such as a CAS in Compliance or equivalent certification are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and investigative mindset, with the ability to understand and reconstruct complex financial flows;
  • High attention to detail combined with the ability to identify the key risk issues and maintain an overall view of a case;
  • Sound judgement and ability to formulate clear, risk-based conclusions and escalation decisions;
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge information and explanations where necessary.
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured AML assessments;
  • Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple cases while meeting strict deadlines;
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned cases;
  • Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with Front Office, Compliance colleagues and senior stakeholders;
  • Team-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to collective objectives;
  • Comfortable working with transaction monitoring systems, banking applications and new IT tools.
  • Fluent French and English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are an asset.

Additional Information

Step into the action!

  • Family-friendly and dynamic environment;
  • Direct impact on the business, no matter your position or seniority;
  • Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship;
  • Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance;
  • Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time;
  • Inclusion and equal treatment;
  • Various employee benefits & family friendly benefits.

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