Financial Crime Compliance Officer – Methodology, Standards and Risk Assessment 80% - 100% (f/m/d)
Publication date:
02 December 2024Workload:
80 – 100%- Place of work:Zürich
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As part of our Financial Crime (FC) Compliance department based in Zurich, we are looking for a motivated, communicative, and experienced Compliance Officer with great care, passion, and excellence to work on our group-wide FC Compliance (FCC) framework comprising of methodologies, standards as well as risk assessment across Julius Bär Group. You would be welcomed and joined by a professional senior team with a diversified and comprehensive area of responsibilities and relevant tasks.
While being located at the Head Office of Julius Bär in Zürich Altsetten, we support the firm, employees and stakeholders covering FCC-related matters such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF), Know Your Client (KYC), Sanctions and Embargoes (S&E) as well as Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC). The team’s main responsibilities include the maintenance and further development of the FCC framework that is composed of global and local policies, procedures and controls in full adherence to risk-based methodologies and standards.
We also observe FC risks worldwide and monitor closely local and international developments in laws and regulations, industry best practices, conduct relevant risk assessments, act as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and provide advice, awareness and training. In close collaboration with all relevant internal functions and local Compliance units across the group affiliates, counterparties, authorities, and peers within the financial sector’s network, we support the implementation and enhancement of Julius Bär’s group-wide FCC programme.
YOUR CHALLENGE
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Advise the group and the Compliance colleagues on executing the FCC program
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Monitor FC risks and stay updated on legal and regulatory developments, identifying significant trends
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Conduct the global FC risk assessment in coordination with local compliance teams and the Data Analytics team
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Serve as a subject matter expert for FCC policy and standards inquiries (e.g., sensitive industries), preparing guidelines and fact sheets
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Collaborate on global minimum standards for FCC and provide guidance to local compliance teams on control-related queries
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Support Risk Type Owners (RTOs) for AML, S&E, and ABC with periodic assessments
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Assist in reviewing target operating models and contribute to FCC reporting to senior management
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Update and implement the group-wide ABC program, collaborating with SMEs on Gift & Entertainment and Conflict of Interest matters.
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Design ABC awareness programs and training for employees and local officers
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Advise and manage cases with internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, HR, procurement) and participate in industry benchmarking on ABC topics
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Support FCC management with global updates and internal coordination.
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Promote the team as a center of competence in day-to-day operations
YOUR PROFILE
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University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in economics, law, audit, or a related field, with strong career development in the financial sector
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3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, or other (control) functions, with expertise in FCC, particularly in policies and standards
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a strong willingness to learn
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A results-driven team player with a proactive attitude, able to work independently, efficiently, and reliably while maintaining high quality
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure
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Exhibition of sound judgment, agile behaviour and strong sense of integrity
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Fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German is a plus
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Familiarity with data manipulation, consolidation, and IT tools or database management is advantageous
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