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Head of Compliance Onboarding & Periodic Reviews, Lugano
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EFG International
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Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
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Job Description:
Lead and manage the Onboarding & Periodic Reviews team (approx. 15+ people) within the legal entity EFG Bank AG, spread over Zürich, Geneva, and Lugano. Oversee all KYC/AML processes and procedures to ensure proper risk management and adherence to internal frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Main Responsibilities
* Oversee Onboarding & Periodic Reviews activities.
* Manage the team across three locations, define priorities, set goals, and lead staff.
* Support and guide the team and front office.
* Escalate sensitive or urgent issues to the Head of Financial Crime or her deputy.
* Maintain strong relationships with the First Line of Defense (FLoD), other stakeholders, and foreign Compliance units.
* Prepare, participate in, and follow up on internal and external audits.
* Develop management reports, statistics, and KPIs for internal use and Group Compliance.
* Provide training and workshops to compliance and front office teams.
* Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the bank and propose strategies accordingly.
* Promote compliance awareness and develop a risk-aware culture within the bank.
* Maintain and improve onboarding and review processes, systems, and tools by participating in projects, reviewing guidelines, and supporting new tool development.
Professional Skills
* Over 8 years of compliance experience, with strong knowledge in client onboarding, financial crime, and transaction monitoring.
* Advanced compliance certifications are a plus.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Deep understanding of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Asset Management.
* Good grasp of commercial challenges.
* Solution-oriented and pragmatic approach.
* Flexible and resourceful.
* Ability to collaborate across functions.
* Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Fluent in English, and proficient in French, German, Swiss German, or Italian.
Our Values
* Accountability: Taking ownership and seeking continuous improvement.
* Hands-on: Proactively delivering high-quality results.
* Passionate: Committed to excellence.
* Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes with a risk-aware mindset.
* Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork with an entrepreneurial spirit.
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