Corporate Structures – Onboarding Specialist
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
The South African entity of Swissquote is a financial services provider supporting independent asset managers acting as a custodian and broker and provides financial intermediaries with a dedicated tool for managing their clients and processing stock market orders. The focus is on international/offshore investments. We are a small team and look for a dedicated addition in our journey.
Join the corporate onboarding team of Swissquote South Africa (Pty) Ltd as a Corporate Structures Onboarding Specialist. You will have multiple tasks which include:
- Analyse account opening requests from international corporate clients (such as active/passive entities trusts collective investments schemes financial institutions external asset managers etc.) from an AML/CTF and sanction standpoint. This includes the review of tax compliance aspects such as FATCA and CRS
- Drafting of clear structured internal memorandums for internal stakeholders and the attention of the Swiss compliance team including for potential high risk corporate clients
- Optimization of internal processes and guidelines contribution to the drafting of procedures
- Daily interaction with the compliance team in Switzerland as well as with international trust and fiduciary companies
- Participate in calls with the sales team and potential clients to understand background of structure and feasibility to assist with the account opening
- Support and advice to the sales team and management
- As we are a small team we expect an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to also assist with other business related tasks as required in a small office environment.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor or Master Degree preferably in Law or proven relevant experience in the financial services/banking sector
- Excellent command of complex international corporate structures especially of trusts passive companies and collective investment schemes
- Strong knowledge of South African regulations. Knowledge of Swiss regulations AMLA AMLO-FINMA CDB 20 is a big plus
- You are an individual with a strong interest in analysing complex international structures and a high level of detail. The role involves working with multi-jurisdictional frameworks interpreting layered information and producing accurate structured analysis. Excellent writing and communication skills in English (other languages are an asset)
- Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
- Eager to learn and ready to take on challenges
- A proactive can-do attitude suited to a small and growing team
- Citizen and/or work permit.
Experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar onboarding position within a financial institution in an AML/CTF compliance position in relation to complex corporate structures
- Experience working in South Africa or overseas with exposure to the onboarding of corporate structures in the Swiss or broader European banking environments would be considered a strong advantage (e.g. compliance or business risk management).
Additional Information :
Applications will be accepted until the 30th of January.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients.With an Online Trading Platform linked to more than 60 stock markets in over 40 countries, including off-e ... View more
