Senior Compliance Officer
Senior Compliance OfficerGenevaA career at the Lombard Odier Group is something to be proud of. Our mission is to protect and grow our clients' wealth - but not by any means necessary. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and we treat our clients' wealth as if it were our own. We protect our clients' assets for the long-term using expertise and innovation, all underpinned by our Rethink Everything philosophy. Our colleagues are the foundation of our success. We employ people at different life stages, from graduates to executive level leaders. The one thing they all have in common is that they seek to challenge the status quo, are imaginative and have the ability to offer a fresh perspective.YOUR MISSION:Due diligence work and operational client onboarding activity according to CDB standards, FINMA Ordinance and Swiss AML law;Annual review and due diligence of politically exposed persons and RAN / RAE clients and their submission to Senior Management Approval;Provide advice in relation to potential and existing PEP/ High Risk clients, manage reclassification requests as a competence center for all complex and PEP related issues;Periodic and targeted review of other Private Bank clients representing high, medium and low risk;Provide advice and support, in relation to all AML matters, to: Front Office, Credit department, Client Lifecycle Management and other teams in relation to joint functions;Lead Compliance projects and task forces as necessary;Provide necessary support to Audit and Operational risk, ensure effective and timely implementation of audit issues;Work to meet the tight deadlines in order to perform the required Compliance reviews according to regulatory requirements;Timely cooperate with the Front Office in order to adhere to both regulatory and policy requirements while considering the FO business objectives.DESIRED PROFILE:7 - 10 years of experience in Due Diligence and AML work in the financial services industry;As an AML Compliance Officer, having covered a market and being responsible for all questions of onboarding;Used to handle complex onboarding cases such as High Risk classified clients and Complex Structures;Having thorough experience of handling the various aspects of onboarding such as AML, FATCA, Tax and CRS;Bachelor's degree in law (or equivalent) required or evidence of comparable academic / work achievement;Ability to summarize complex topics, to drive practical outcomes and to make sound decisions or proposals, including escalation when appropriate, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and against short deadlines;Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and influencing skills. In particular, a proven ability to foster productive relationships with front office staff and senior management;Fluent in English and French; any other additional language is an asset;Resident in Switzerland.If you recognise yourself in this description, then please do apply. We look forward to hearing from you.