Lead and manage the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team (approx. 15+ people) within the legal entity EFG Bank AG, spread over the 3 locations: Zürich, Geneva, and Lugano, and oversee all KYC / AML processes and procedures to ensure proper risk management and adherence to the internal framework and regulatory requirements.Main ResponsibilitiesOversight of Onboarding & Periodic Reviews activities.Management of the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team across the 3 locations, defining priorities, setting goals, and leading people.Provide support and guidance to the team and the front office.Escalate sensitive and/or urgent issues to the Head of Financial Crime or her deputy.Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with the First Line of Defense (FLoD) and other stakeholders, as well as with foreign Compliance units.Prepare, participate in, and follow up on internal and external audits.Preparation of management reports, statistics, and KPIs for internal use and for Group Compliance.Prepare and provide training and workshops to compliance and front office.Keep abreast of current developments in regulatory changes that may affect the business or the process/procedure, and propose appropriate strategies and measures to be taken.Promote compliance awareness and support the development of risk culture within the bank.Maintain and enhance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews processes, systems, and tools by participating in projects, reviewing and/or developing internal guidelines, and supporting the development of new tools.Professional Skills8+ years of experience in Compliance with a strong track record in compliance knowledge, particularly in client onboarding, as well as in financial crime and transaction monitoring.Certificate of advanced studies in Compliance and/or other specialized certificates are a plus.Strong leadership skills.Strong knowledge of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management.Good understanding of commercial challenges.Solution-driven and pragmatic mindset.Flexibility and resourcefulness.Strong ability to work across different functions.Flexibility to travel around Switzerland on a regular basis.Strong interpersonal skills.Fluent in English, as well as in French and/or German and/or Swiss German and/or Italian.Our ValuesAccountability: 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 with an entrepreneurial spirit.
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