Job Description

Geneva, CH Full-time Unlimited

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support our international compliance team in Geneva, with a particular focus on Brazilian clients and regulatory requirements under British law, among others.

Your Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence and assist in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks Assist in reviewing transactional alerts generated by the AML system Perform daily/periodic screenings of transactions, customers, and beneficiaries against sanctions lists Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives Review the account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives Review and assess legal and regulatory requirements for accounts serviced out of the UK Liaise with the London office Utilize Brazilian judicial portals to conduct research and retrieve information on active legal proceedings Conduct in-depth research on Brazilian legal guides and jurisprudence to formulate detailed legal risk assessments for presentation to senior management Support and review of Brazilian customer profiles, taking into account local and international regulatory standards Close cooperation with client relationship managers in the Brazilian market Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in compliance related projects and initiatives

Your Profile

University Degree in Law Understanding of UK financial regulations and AML framework First experience in banking or compliance is preferred Good knowledge of Brazilian culture and the local market Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of financial compliance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders, internally and externally Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English; other languages are an asset

Your Benefits

Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank Central city office locations across Switzerland Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.




We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.