Experienced First Line of Defense Support Specialist

You will be responsible for a First Line of Defense Support role that is KYC/AML focused at an experienced level. You will deliver high quality services in terms of Know Your Customer reviews, Source of Wealth documentation, Flow of Funds analysis, client acceptance, anti-money laundering reviews, etc., in line with internal policies, regulatory and legal obligations. You will have a high attention to detail, ability to connect the dots and anticipate and identify AML risks within review constellations. In this role you are responsible to conduct assessments of new account openings as part of a compliance onboarding process as well as a variety of thematic reviews that target segments or all of the existing book e.g. politically exposed persons and sensitive clients while defining appropriate measures to mitigate identified risks, report findings to senior management and/or the second line of defense. In parallel, you are knowledgeable about Cross-Border risks, fraud prevention, investor protection and similar business risk issues. You will be offered an interesting platform for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.

Your future colleagues

Become part of our outstanding, intercultural and diverse Front-to-Back Excellence team within the International Wealth Management Middle East & Turkey area based in Zurich. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

• University degree or equivalent in banking, finance, economics or similar social sciences. Alternatively you offer equivalent finance experience
• 5 -10 years of experience in a similar function in the finance industry, preferably in Business Risk Management, Audit, Front Office, Legal or Compliance; priority will be given to persons with complementary experience in Private Banking business
• Practical understanding of KYC Lifecycle topics, KYC constellations, SOW and SOW corroboration
• Strong analytical skills, ability to draw valid “big- picture” inferences from customer profiles with a view to mitigating risks within the KYC lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, analytical and educational skills, self-starter
• Excellent social and problem solving skills, focus on service and high level of flexibility
• Strong commitment as a team player and intercultural awareness
• Experience with databases and very good knowledge of MS Office tools
• You are results-oriented, dedicated, hardworking and can work on own initiative to deliver on time with a high level of integrity, attention to detail and of good quality
• Flexible, quick learner able to adapt quickly to changes or undertake ad-hoc reviews. Good in-terpersonal skills with a strong support orientation.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. German fluency will be an added advantage.
• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work

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Mr. R. Lewis would be delighted to receive your application.
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