Head of Investigations - Private Banking
Michael Page Switzerland
Key information
- Publication date:02 November 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Genève
Our client is seeking a Head of Investigation, including Sanctions and Controls, to manage a team.
Responsibilities include AML Investigations, Investigation analytics, SAR filing, sanctions advisory and investigations, Compliance controls, reporting and training.
A Geneva-based private banking institution.
Description
- Oversee and provide quality control and decisions, in conjunction with the Head of AML, on AML Investigations into cases of suspected money laundering.
- Management of sanctions advisory and investigation activities, including on accounts subject to blockage.
- Oversight of the Group Name screening and transaction filtering systems.
- Management of the Groupe 2nd LoD control activities.
- Ensure AML/SAR submissions are of quality, timely filed and appropriately reported to the Swiss Compliance Committee (Comité de Conformité).
- Service Swiss judicial orders in conjunction with the legal unit.
- Produce management information (MI) content for Swiss and Group reporting', including the bi- weekly AML Dashboard.
- Liaise financial crime concerns with other the Group entities.
- Contribute to AML training, both from a Swiss and Group perspective.
- Key stakeholder for the Group AML transformation initiatives.
- Key stakeholder for the Group AML Core Team.
- Analyze AML Investigations and SAR reports to propose control improvements and identify emerging AML trends.
- Maintain the Investigations procedure.
- Management of the investigations team (5 FTE's).
Profile
This permanent role requires a candidate with significant experience in investigations compliance, preferably within Switzerland, and who holds a valid Swiss permit.
- 5+ years in management
- 10+ years' experience in AML Investigations and SAR reporting in a Private Banking context.
- Good knowledge of Swiss regulatory environment (LBA, OBA-FINMA, CDB)
- French and English required.
- Strong analytical and IT skills (including knowledge of GoAML).
- Flexibility, adaptability with good intuition and problem solving skills.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
- Swiss residency (Geneva based).
Job Offer
Key Challenges:
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Managing priorities.
- Leading and motivating a team of compliance professionals.
Contact
Michael Page Switzerland