Group Financial Crime Senior Compliance Officer

For our Group Financial Crime Compliance team in Zurich we are looking for a Senior Compliance Officerto deal with the topic of Sensitive Clients, including PEPs. Mains Responsibities Provide expert advice to EFG locations in selected markets (. LATAM, MENA, APAC, CIS). Establish, implement, monitor, and enforce a globally applicable Sensitive Client program. Deal with Sensitive Client cases requiring Group approval, particularly in the course of onboarding or periodic reviews. Represent EFG and participate in external industry working groups or conferences. Provide market intelligence and risk trends. Contribute to defining EFG’s risk appetite. Provide training to business areas with a heightened exposure. Keep management informed on trends and changes in compliance risks. Be responsible for creating reports, conducting a group-wide risk assessments and performing independent controls. Spread your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and thus contribute to the further strengthening EFG’s risk culture. Skills and experience University degree in law. At least 10 years of experience in compliance or risk. Strong knowledge of the challenges and solutions in combating financial crime as well as of the industry protocols and best practice. Ability to explain and apply relevant regulatory laws and industry standards of the financial sector in practice. Hands on experience in handling corruption prevention programs. Ability to efficiently coordinate and communicate with stakeholders and internal clients. Flexibility and stress resistance. Reliable, solution-oriented work approach and quick comprehension. Assertive team player. Excellent oral and written English, other languages such as Russian, Spanish or Chinese will be an asset. Autonomy and accuracy. Excellent conceptual and analytical skills as well as ability to deal with complex issues. Our values Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together