Business Risk Officer - 6 months

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Swissquote is hiring a 6 month Business Risk Officer to join the Business Risk Management Department in Gland, VD, on site as part of the first line of defense to manage AML/CTF, reputational, sanctions and cross-border risks, with tax compliance duties (FATCA, CRS, QI) and periodic reviews for FIs and portfolio managers, plus limited transaction monitoring for select clients. The role requires a law or economics background, strong analytical mindset, integrity, and fluent English and French, with German a plus. To apply, tailor your resume to AMLA/AMLO-FINMA knowledge, demonstrate experience in finance risk or compliance, highlight collaboration with Sales and Compliance, and show you thrive in a fast, multicultural team.

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 

It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

Swissquote is Switzerland’s leading online banking group, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, serving private and institutional clients worldwide.

Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 

By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!

Job Description

In this position, you will join the Business Risk Management Department and will work closely with the Sales and Compliance departments. You will play a key role within our first line of defense, notably by managing the AML/CTF, reputational, sanctions, tax compliance and cross-border risks.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess account opening requests (mainly operational companies, FIs and portfolio. managers) with a focus on AML/CTF, reputational, sanctions and cross-border risks.
• Analysis of tax compliance aspects (FATCA, CRS, QI).
• Handling of periodic reviews, in particular for FIs and portfolio managers.
• Transaction monitoring for a limited number of FIs.
• Support and advise provided to the Sales Department.
• Participation in meetings with prospects or clients when required by the circumstances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/interest for all applicable Swiss laws (e.g. AMLA), ordinances (e.g. AMLO-FINMA) and other relevant texts/circulars/guidances (e.g. CDB 20).
• Perfect command of English and French, any other language (ideally German) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and methodological approach.
• High degree of integrity, professional discretion, and sound judgement.
• Law or Economics Degree or similar background is an asset.
• Experience as a Business Risk Officer or in a Compliance Department within the financial industry is an asset.

Additional Information

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