Business Compliance Latam & South Africa

What would your role be: 

• Enhance the department's 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) framework by driving robust risk management practices, upholding exceptional KYC standards, and ensuring thorough validation of source of funds in alignment with FINMA regulations and internal policies. 

• Oversee and provide strategic direction for Legal & Compliance (L&C) case management, including the monitoring of deadlines, documentation accuracy, and application processes across the department, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to regulatory requirements. 

• Provide senior-level guidance to Relationship Managers (RMs) on the preparation of L&C and NTCR cases, encompassing KYC documentation, due diligence processes, and account opening procedures for both new and existing clients, while maintaining a focus on operational excellence. 

• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, including Compliance and NTCR teams, to support legal decision-making, foster effective cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational objectives. 

• Lead the delivery of internal training programs on compliance topics for the 1LOD, championing a culture of risk awareness, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance while staying ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices. 

• Serve as a senior ambassador for the Latam and South African Team within the bank, representing the team on regulatory and compliance matters and reinforcing the bank's commitment to excellence in these areas. 

What are we looking for: 

• Higher education, preferably a law degree with a further education in Compliance 

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role with successful track record 

• Understanding of the Vontobel culture & relevant policies & processes  

• Robust, pragmatic, and solution-oriented risk management mindset 

• Strong knowledge of core compliance topics and ability of their application in uncertain environments 

• Market knowledge, with particular focus on Latin America 

• Proven experience in helping a business function to further develop and find the most relevant solutions to support sustainable long-term growth and manage the risk of sensitive client relationships. 

• Fluent in English and German, Spanish is a plus. 

What do we offer? 

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch. 

• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space. 

• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance. 

• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other. 

• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels. 

• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit. 

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. 

Why Vontobel? 

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability. 

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. 

Do you want to be Vontobel?