International Sanctions Specialist (TEMP)

International Sanctions Specialist (TEMP)

Job Description

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Role

Our Group Sanction team is looking for a Sanctions and AML officer, with a previous experience in Private Banking international sanctions and KYC/AML domains. The job is rather junior but requires good understanding of international sanction regulations and issues, and banking tools related to their risk mitigation (name screening, payment filtering). The position is to be held in Geneva

Main responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for sanction tools related testing, upgrade and coordination (name screening, payment filtering)
• Be the point of contact for daily operational tasks in relation to EFG’s sanction control framework
• Provide Sanctions Risk assessments and recommendations to Group entities, when required
• Participate to Group controls on sanction / AML related risks (data crunching, analysis of framework and cases, drafting of reports and recommendations)
• Take action and decisions regarding Sanctions risks in due time and immediately, when necessary
• Handle and manage the Group sanction team email box, escalating to Head of Sanctions when required
• Manage and handle ad hoc requests from Group Sanction Head
• Design and delivery of communications regarding new sanctions, standards and industry changes
• Maintenance of internal policies and procedures up to date

Skills and experience

• 3+ years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance
• Fluent in French / English both written and spoken
• CAS in Compliance and/or other specialized certificates are a plus
• Strong knowledge of sanction related tools such as Pythagoras / GT Exchange (Name screening / payment filtering)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with the team towards common goals
• Flexibility and resourcefulness
• Fast learner

Our values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.

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