Compliance Officer (9 â 12 months)
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the worlds financial markets.
Our expertise intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients communities and planet.
We have 4600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions Global Advisory Wealth Management Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Overview of Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to support our Compliance team in Zurich. The main mission is to ensure conformity of the banks internal control system in respect of Compliance processes and activities and to work together with the Compliance team the Management and Client Advisers by acting as a primary point of contact for Compliance in supporting the business and the R&Co Compliance programme. This exciting role will last for a period of 9 - 12 months with a preferred start date of November 2025.
Main responsibilities
- Manage the Compliance matters by acting as the first point of contact for the business in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime area
- Perform due diligence in the context of entering into business relationships namely also client onboardings with increased risks including Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) High-Risk clients and complex structures
- Write Compliance assessments and recommendations for client onboardings with enhanced risk for the attention of General Management/ local & divisional business acceptance committees for approval
- Responsible for ensuring day to day adherence to regulatory requirements
- Assist the Banks departments (General Management Front office Middle Office and Risk) in respect of advising on AML Compliance related matters
- Support to the Head AML with regard to client onboardings
- Keeping abreast of internal standards and industry regulations
Education and Qualifications
- Swiss law degree is a plus
- Proficient in English and German (written and spoken)
Experience Skills and Competencies Required
- Several years of experience in a similar role within a private Bank in Switzerland
- Strong expertise regarding client onboardings and regulatory AML obligations
- Experience in the Middle East Market would be a plus
- Highly motivated and high engagement can do attitude solution orientated
- Strong attention to details and timeliness rigor discretion team spirit and ability to manage a varied range of tasks
- Excellent transversal communication skills and pro-active personality
- Resilient attitude high professionalism high dedication and willingness to work as a team player
Benefits
- Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this Rothschild & Coprovides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
- We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
- We provide a variety of inhouse trainings as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- PCI
- Banking
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Quality Systems
- Research Experience
- NIST Standards
- Securities Law
- SOX
- ISO 27000
About Company
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups, employing 4,200 people in over 40 countries across the world, delivering a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions; Global Advisory, Asset Management, Wealth Management ... View more
