Description de poste
For one of our clients, a leading private banking institution based in Geneva, we are looking for a:
HEAD OF INVESTIGATIONS, TRANSACTION MONITORING & SANCTIONS
Job description
1. Lead the Investigations, Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions function within the Swiss Compliance framework, managing a team of approximately 10 FTEs.
2. Oversee AML investigations related to suspected money laundering, unusual or high-risk transactions, and complex client structures.
3. Ensure high-quality review, validation and decision-making on AML cases in coordination with senior Compliance management.
4. Manage transaction monitoring activities, including alert allocation, prioritisation, escalation, and investigation workflows.
5. Supervise the sanctions advisory and investigation activities, including blocked accounts and sensitive sanctions-related matters.
6. Oversee name screening and transaction filtering systems and ensure their effective operation.
7. Ensure timely and high-quality filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and appropriate reporting to Swiss governance bodies.
8. Perform post-SAR analyses and identify trends, weaknesses and opportunities for control enhancements.
9. Coordinate responses to Swiss judicial requests in collaboration with the Legal department.
10. Review and adapt transaction monitoring scenarios on a risk-based approach.
11. Proactively manage team resources to address backlogs and ensure operational continuity.
12. Foster close collaboration across Compliance teams to enhance efficiency and consistency.
13. Act as a subject-matter expert on AML and sanctions topics at Swiss and Group levels.
14. Produce management information and dashboards, including periodic AML reporting.
15. Contribute to AML and sanctions training initiatives for Swiss and Group stakeholders.
16. Participate in Group-wide AML transformation and policy enhancement projects.
Required profile
17. Minimum 10 years of experience in AML investigations, transaction monitoring and SAR reporting within a Swiss private banking environment.
18. Master’s degree in Law, Economics or a related field.
19. CAS Compliance or equivalent qualification required.
20. In-depth knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements (AMLA, FINMA ordinances, CDB).
21. Proven experience managing teams and handling complex, high-risk cases.
22. Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills, including experience with goAML.
23. Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
24. Swiss residency required.
All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.