Compliance Officer with Focus Brazil

Publication date:24 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Language:Portuguese (Fluent), English (Fluent)
Place of work:Genf

About the job

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support our international compliance team in Geneva, with a particular focus on Brazilian clients and regulatory requirements under British law, among others.

Your Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence and assist in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks

Assist in reviewing transactional alerts generated by the AML system

Perform daily/periodic screenings of transactions, customers, and beneficiaries against sanctions lists

Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives

Review the account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives

Review and assess legal and regulatory requirements for accounts serviced out of the UK

Liaise with the London office

Utilize Brazilian judicial portals to conduct research and retrieve information on active legal proceedings

Conduct in-depth research on Brazilian legal guides and jurisprudence to formulate detailed legal risk assessments for presentation to senior management

Support and review of Brazilian customer profiles, taking into account local and international regulatory standards

Close cooperation with client relationship managers in the Brazilian market

Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in compliance related projects and initiatives

Your Profile

University Degree in Law

Understanding of UK financial regulations and AML framework

First experience in banking or compliance is preferred

Good knowledge of Brazilian culture and the local market

Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of financial compliance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities

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

Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English; other languages are an asset

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.