Compliance Officer - Onboarding Private

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Swissquote is seeking a Compliance Officer for Onboarding Private in a fulltime onsite role in Gland, VD. You’ll perform due diligence on account opening requests, review private client onboarding from an AML/CTF perspective (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB), verify tax compliance (FATCA/CRS), draft internal memos, and support front line and management while helping optimize processes and participate in regulatory projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor or Master in Law or Economics, 5+ years in compliance, solid Swiss AML knowledge, fluent English and French, and a collaborative, analytical mindset in a multicultural, tech‑driven environment. To apply, tailor your resume to AML regulatory achievements, show measurable impact in onboarding, and confirm you understand Swissquote’s recruitment privacy policy; beware of scams.

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.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to 
+650’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.
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

• Due diligence on account opening requests
• Review of client’s account opening requests of private clients from an AML/CTF standpoint (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB).
• Review of tax compliance aspects, such as FATCA and CRS (automatic exchange of information)
• Contribution in drafting internal memos and procedures
• Participation in reviews of key clients
• Participation in key regulatory projects
• Optimization of internal processes and guidelines
• Support and advice to the Front line and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree, preferably in Laws or in Economics
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Compliance field
• Knowledge of Swiss AML laws (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB) and other applicable regulations 
• Excellent command of English and French (other languages are a strong asset)
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Analytical and methodological approach
• Very good communication skills
• Strong team player who enjoys working in multicultural, dynamic, technological and international environment

Additional Information

Please note that Swissquote never requests sensitive personal information or payment of any kind during the recruitment process. Any such request is fraudulent.

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