Senior Compliance Officer Onboarding & Periodic Reviews – CIS Specialist

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Role

Our Financial Crime Compliance Department is looking for our Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team in Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva) for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer able to deal with complex clients. Previous experience in Private Banking KYC/AML domain is required. Fluent English and Russian is a must. Any additional languages a strong plus.

Main responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive compliance analysis and recommendations for account opening of new and existing accounts for individuals and legal entities; assessment of the KYC for AML, sanctions and other financial crime risks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and plausibility;


• Perform comprehensive and holistic periodic review of relationships including various structures, ensuring up-to-date due diligence and risk classification, analysis of the flow of funds and consistency with KYC information;


• Assess clients’ tax transparency risk, including FATCA and CRS forms and related elements;


• Manage other requests, such as enquiries from other departments/third parties, transactions approval or else;


• Present, when required, cases of higher risk to the Client Acceptance Committee providing relevant risk assessment and succinct compliance recommendations;


• Advise and support the front office on matters relating to Financial Crime Risk and agreement on the Swiss banks' Code of Conduct in the context of the Exercise of Due Diligence (CDB 20);


• Escalate potentially suspicious issues to the Financial Intelligence unit or any relevant stakeholders. 


• Supporting the tasks related to internal and external audits or specific projects upon request.

Skills and experience

• 5 years prior experience in compliance roles in the Financial Crime Compliance areas with strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practice;


• Previous experience working with CIS Clients


• Good knowledge and understanding of current sanctions regulations;


• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents (trusts, PICs, Foundations) and policies to identify and mitigate risks and perform quality assessment;


• Professional English and Russian is required. Swiss National languages and any additional language are a plus.


• Ability to work independently and acting with integrity;


• Superior attention to details to ensure high quality files;


• Must be a good communicator, resolve conflict and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking and in writing;


• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions; 


• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;


• Strong time management and organizational skills. 

Our values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement


• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results


• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence


• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset


• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.