Our client is a famous european institution located in Kirchberg. They are looking for a Compliance Officer for an assignment of 2 months (extendable until 1 year).
The (Senior) Compliance Officer plays a vital role in assessing compliance in critical areas such as money laundering risk, terrorism financing risk, and sanction risk.
Responsibilities :
- Assess money laundering and terrorism financing risks for investment operations and mandates, before and after transactions.
- Assess sanction risks for investment operations and mandates, before and after transactions.
- Contribute to compliance opinions in approval documentation.
- Develop, maintain, and improve money laundering and sanction policies and procedures; provide training.
- Report on money laundering and terrorism financing to internal committees and governing bodies.
- Provide guidance, training, and oversight to the first line of defence.
- Perform annual compliance risk assessments and monitoring plans for money laundering and sanctions.
Qualifications :
Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Law, Finance, Economics, Political Science, or related field.Specialization in Compliance, Risk Management, or AML (Anti-Money Laundering) is an asset.Additional certifications such as CAMS or ICA are an asset.5-10 years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime risk assessment, sanctions, or corporate investigations.Experience in international organizations, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, or government agencies is an asset.Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.Competencies :
Solutions-oriented, innovative, and adaptable.Team player with confidentiality, responsibility, organization, and initiative.Proven performance in fast-paced, complex environments.Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Able to collect, synthesize, and structure information.Capable of complex analysis and handling sensitive issues.Practical approach to operational requirements and priorities.Good interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.Strong oral communication, drafting, and presentation skills.Able to adapt to rapidly evolving institutional needs.