Sanctions Specialist - Banking
- Entreprise
- Michael Page Switzerland
- Lieu
- Genève
- Date de publication
- 29.10.2026
- Référence
- 5385538
Description
Ref 2574840 | Date: 1 Oct 2026
This position offers significant exposure to the Head of Compliance, Senior Management and the Executive Committee on all matters related to international sanctions.
Sanctions Specialist - Banking
Our client, a Geneva-based private bank, is looking for a Sanctions Specialist to strengthen its Compliance function.
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, enhancement and formalisation of sanctions-related policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Support the ongoing effectiveness of the sanctions control environment, including the follow-up of audit findings, regulatory reviews and remediation initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on sanctions-related matters.
- Conduct sanctions risk assessments and provide clear, well-substantiated recommendations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Bank's sanctions framework, ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes.
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and documentation for senior management, governance committees and regulatory authorities.
- Lead the annual sanctions risk assessment process.
- Manage communications and reporting obligations towards SECO, including frozen asset notifications and other regulatory filings.
- Support the delivery of sanctions-related training and awareness initiatives.
- Participate in projects and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the Bank's sanctions programme.
- Drive continuous improvement of sanctions controls, processes and frameworks.
Profile
Profile
- University degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in sanctions compliance within a banking, financial services or consulting environment (Big Four experience is considered a strong asset).
- Strong knowledge of the Swiss sanctions framework, including SECO regulations, the Embargo Act and FINMA requirements.
- Solid understanding of key international sanctions regimes, including Swiss, EU, US and UN sanctions.
- Proven experience working within internal control frameworks and governance structures related to sanctions compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate practical and risk-based recommendations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across different levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve compliance, controls or operational processes.
- Fluent in both French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Offer
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