Compliance AML Monitoring Officer

05 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
French (Fluent), English (Fluent)
Genève

About the job

Your Role

As Compliance AML Monitoring Officer at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are a self-motivated, rigorous team player looking for a challenging and international work environment and provide high-quality transactional AML analysis, controls and reports for the Bank's Compliance Department.

Your Responsibilities

Analyze and monitor transactions presenting an increased risk in relation to compliance with embargoes and application of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations, and carry out additional clarification process with the first line of defense

Analyze occurrences provided by filtering and screening solutions and take action based on analysis results

Control of AML related transactions pre-execution (pre-approvals) and ex post (KYT alerts)

Customer group transactional reviews

Carry out investigation and prepare any necessary communication to the competent authorities

Answer to authorities' requests

Realize ad-hoc AML reports

Participate in ad hoc projects related to team activities

Actively contribute to process efficiency

Your Profile

Higher Education such as FH/University degree in law, economics or an equivalent education (e.g. CAS in Compliance Management)

At least 4-5 years of relevant work experience in the field of AML Monitoring and Sanctions in the Swiss banking industry

Strong analytical mind set with the ability to work thoroughly, flexibly and independently

Good communicator and team player with an active attitude taking full ownership of tasks and area of responsibility

Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to closely work with colleagues and stakeholders, internally and externally

Excellent interpersonal skills, hands-on mentality

Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, knowledge in Avaloq and good Excel skills is an advantage

Fluency in French and English; Fluency in German or other language is a plus

Your Benefits

Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank

Central city office locations across Switzerland

Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank

Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance

Global growth strategy and stable environment

Competitive offering

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success.Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit andthe positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.