Business Compliance Specialist

What would your role be?

• Client Onboarding Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence for new wealth management clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Periodic Client Reviews: Perform regular reviews of existing clients to ensure ongoing compliance and identify any potential risks.
• KYC Checks: Verify client identities and ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
• Formality Checks: Review and validate client information and documentation for accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Adverse Media Searches: Conduct searches for adverse media and other risk indicators related to clients and escalate findings as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure the company remains compliant.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including compliance, legal, operations, and relationship managers, to address compliance-related matters.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 -10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related role, preferably in the wealth management or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of KYC, CDB, AML and Client Due Diligence processes.
• Proficiency in compliance tools and systems for conducting adverse media searches and KYC checks.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Oral and written proficiency in German (at least C2), and English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) 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. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?