Compliance Officer EAM

ur-capital Geneva, Switzerland

Posted 5 days ago Permanent Competitive

Job Description

A leading Swiss private bank is seeking a Client Services & Due Diligence Officer to support External Asset Managers (EAMs), combining KYC expertise with front-office operations and client servicing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review account opening documentation for private clients, corporate entities, trusts, foundations, and other complex structures
Ensure completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance of onboarding and account maintenance files
Maintain and update client records within internal systems and document management platforms
Identify documentation gaps and coordinate remediation with relationship managers and external asset managers
Manage periodic KYC reviews, including low-risk, high-risk, and PEP reviews
Support client remediation projects, recertifications, and documentation update campaigns
Process payments, transfers, and cash transactions while ensuring proper controls and call-back procedures
Execute and monitor investment orders across multiple asset classes, including equities, bonds, funds, hedge funds, private equity, FX, and cash transactions
Support fiduciary deposit and loan placements, renewals, and other banking operations
Assist relationship managers with day-to-day client servicing and administrative requests
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Middle Office, Central File, Risk, and Compliance teams
Prepare client and management reports as required
Ensure adherence to AML, FINMA, FATCA, and internal compliance requirements

Requirements

3-4 years of experience in private banking, ideally within Compliance, Due Diligence, KYC, or Client Onboarding functions
Strong knowledge of KYC, AML requirements, onboarding processes, and client file reviews (including CDB 20 standards)
Experience reviewing documentation for private clients, companies, trusts, foundations, and other complex structures
Understanding of private banking operations, payment processing, and cash management activities
Exposure to investment products and transaction execution is considered an advantage
Education in Banking, Finance, Compliance, Legal Studies, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation with accuracy and rigor
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Client-focused mindset with the ambition to transition into a more front-office-oriented role
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced private banking environment
Strong sense of responsibility, discretion, and regulatory awareness

Job ID 39509

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