Senior Compliance Officer

A Swiss boutique bank specializing in Commodity Trade Finance is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to strengthen its AML sanctions and regulatory compliance framework within a fast-growing international environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve commodity trade finance transactions and credit limits through comprehensive risk and compliance assessments
• Analyze trade documentation transaction structures logistics and counterparties to identify inconsistencies or red flags
• Provide compliance guidance and recommendations to internal approval bodies and escalate high-risk concerns where necessary
• Ensure adherence to Swiss and international sanctions regimes including client counterparty vessel and goods screening
• Identify and assess sanctions circumvention risks and evaluate the impact of regulatory developments on existing portfolios
• Maintain and enhance sanctions controls watchlists escalation procedures and review processes
• Investigate AML transaction monitoring alerts and unusual activities including preparation of suspicious activity reports where required
• Deliver compliance training and provide advisory support to business teams on AML sanctions and trade-based financial crime risks
• Support annual risk assessments regulatory reporting and remediation of audit findings
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across a lean and dynamic organizational structure

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance risk or regulatory functions within banking or commodity trading
• Mandatory experience in commodity trade finance compliance
• Strong understanding of banking regulations AML requirements sanctions frameworks and regulatory developments
• University degree in Law Economics or a related field; additional compliance certifications are an advantage
• Ability to work independently and apply practical risk-based judgment in complex situations
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Clear and structured communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders
• Hands-on proactive and solution-oriented mindset suited to a lean organization
• High level of accountability perseverance and attention to detail
• Fluency in English required; Swiss/EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit required