CIS Specialist Onboarding & Periodic Reviews Compliance Officer

About the job

CIS Specialist Onboarding & Periodic Reviews Compliance Officer

Job Description

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

You will be joining an international, dynamic and highly skilled team of 20 colleagues based either in Zürich, Geneva or Lugano with a variety of backgrounds, languages and experience. We offer exciting opportunities to develop your compliance skill-set in a high-stakes and visible role with extensive Front Office contact.

Main responsibilities

• Client onboarding performing standard and enhanced AML/TF due due diligence for Client onboarding and Russian/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) markets analysis, with likely more complex reviews than standards
• Periodic review process: performing enhanced AML/TF due diligence for High Risk/Special High Risk/PEP cases as well as complex cases and CIS analysis
• Provide advice and support to the Front Office on all matters relating to KYC/AML (incl. CIS)
• Presentation of HRC/PEP/SHRC cases to the Client Acceptance Committee providing relevant risk assessments and succinct compliance recommendations

Skills and experience

• 5+ years prior experience in compliance roles, spanning KYC AML/TF, Transaction monitoring CDB/FATCA in Swiss Private Bank
• Proven CIS markets knowledge and experience is a must.
• Principled, self-driven and acting with integrity
• Superior attention to detail in order to identify and correct risky practices, while not losing sight of the big picture
• Must be a strong communicator, resolve conflict and capable of expressing oneself clearly both speaking and in writing
• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from team members
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices
• Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet tight deadlines on Compliance remediation programs
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to deal with unexpected problems and tasks effectively
• Excellent communication skills in English are a must. Russian and/or any CIS languages preferred but can be substituted by proven market knowledge. German, French and/or Italian a plus
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Our values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.