Compliance Officer - Advisory and Controls

Company Description

By joining Swissquote, you will become a member of the sector's leading company. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and to grow within teams of highly qualified specialists. We encourage personal development and actively support creative team work, leadership and responsibility. 

Job Description

As a Compliance Officer, you will be part of the Compliance Department and work within the Advisory Team. You will have multiple tasks, which include in particular:

• Handling counterparties- information requests and AML letters
• Performing internal controls
• Drafting country jurisdiction AML assessments
• Drafting and proofreading internal memos, reports and presentations
• Preparing documentation for internal and external audits
• Monitoring AML regulatory developments
• Assisting the Department in developing and updating internal compliance procedures and guidelines
• Participating in key regulatory projects
• Providing support and advice to the Department and the management

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Law (a Certificate in Compliance Management is a strong asset)
• Good knowledge in Swiss banking and financial laws, especially in anti-money laundering regulations
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the financial industry
• Excellent command of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Very good writing and communication skills in both French and English
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical and methodological approach
• Excellent sense of organization, rigor and reliability
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgement
• Flexible and able to handle a variety of tasks
• Strong team player who enjoys working in multicultural, dynamic, technological and international environment