Hybrid AML Compliance Officer – Private Banking

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About the role

  • AML Compliance Officer overseeing compliance with AML, KYC, and KYT for Brazilian clients in private banking. Contributing to regulatory compliance across Swiss, British, and Brazilian markets.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor transactions within the private bank’s AML, KYC and KYT compliance program, with a focus on Brazilian clients and applicable Swiss, UK and Brazilian regulations
  • Perform analyses using customer screening and transaction monitoring tools, with emphasis on high‑risk clients
  • Ensure that any significant findings are fully investigated and promptly escalated when necessary
  • Conduct reviews and quality checks of Brazilian client profiles and coordinate additional clarifications with the first or second line of defense
  • Prepare concise periodic reports for senior management
  • Act as the point of contact for authorities regarding investigation reports (MROS)
  • Provide expert advice and deliver trainings
  • Maintain and control compliance documentation

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Law, preferably from a Brazilian university
  • Brazilian attorney qualification or law degree is an advantage
  • Work experience with Swiss, UK and Brazilian markets and their regulatory frameworks
  • Approximately 3–5 years’ experience as a compliance officer in private banking, with knowledge of the Brazilian market and culture
  • Knowledge of onboarding, AML, KYC, KYT and sanctions
  • Ability to use Brazilian, UK and Swiss compliance/legal portals to conduct international research
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work thoroughly and independently
  • Strong communicator and team enabler
  • Solution‑oriented with a pragmatic approach
  • Willingness to work closely with others
  • Ability to work under pressure and make clear decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Current residence in Switzerland is required
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English; French is an advantage

Benefits

  • Close collaboration with the São Paulo and London offices and client relationship managers
  • Participation in the bank’s LATAM projects and initiatives

Job title

AML Compliance Officer – Private Banking

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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