Overview
Compliance Officer Jobs in Zurich, Switzerland at Alpinum Solutions
Title: Compliance Officer
Company: Alpinum Solutions
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Position: Compliance Officer
Sector: Financial Services
Start Date: August/September
Duration: 3-6 months+
Utilization: 80-100%
Location: Zurich
Alpinum Solutions is the leading Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) in Switzerland, Germany and Liechtenstein, specializing in Interim Legal & Compliance workforce solutions for complex mandates.
For our client, we are looking for experienced AML/KYC and Compliance professionals to support a KYC remediation project within the financial services industry. The role focuses on reviewing and remediating client files involving complex legal and ownership structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies, AML/KYC standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform end-to-end KYC reviews and remediation activities for clients with complex legal and ownership structures.
- Review and assess Trusts, Foundations, Investment Funds, Offshore Companies, SPVs and other sophisticated corporate structures.
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyse beneficial ownership structures, source of wealth, source of funds and supporting documentation.
- Identify documentation gaps, assess AML/KYC risks and coordinate remediation activities with relevant stakeholders, including Front Office and Compliance.
- Document review outcomes, risk assessments and recommendations within internal KYC systems.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience in AML/KYC, Financial Crime Compliance or Client Lifecycle Management within the financial services industry.
- Practical experience in KYC reviews involving complex legal entities and ownership structures, including Trusts, Foundations, Investment Funds and Offshore entities.
- Good understanding of AML/KYC regulations, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and beneficial ownership requirements.
- Experience working in 1st Line of Defence, 2nd Line of Defence, or across both functions.
- Previous experience in KYC remediation, periodic reviews, onboarding or regulatory remediation projects is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and manage multiple case reviews in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
At Alpinum Solutions, compliance experts, project lawyers and interim attorneys work on diverse interim and project mandates in an international and dynamic environment. As part of our Interim Legal & Compliance Workforce, you benefit from flexible engagement models, attractive compensation, and exciting mandates with leading companies.
