Overview In this role you lead the Onboarding and Review team within Client Lifecycle Compliance, covering private clients and PEPs, embedded in the Legal and Compliance Function in Zurich. You advise Relationship Managers on AML and compliance and deliver training to first line of defence. You act as a trusted stakeholder across departments, guiding risk-based assessments and regulatory adherence. You will shape governance through senior management briefings and oversee end-to-end client lifecycle compliance. This is a front-row position in a dynamic, AI-friendly environment with clear impact on risk posture and stakeholder collaboration. Leistungen / Benefits Top Zurich location with rooftop collaboration spaces Free lunch Friendly, diverse team Latest technology Agile environment Flat hierarchy Verantwortungsbereiche Lead and develop the Lifecycle Compliance Europe/Swiss/Middle East team, including workload planning and coaching Ensure Compliance oversight across the full client lifecycle: onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews, ad-hoc assessments Perform and supervise risk-based assessments for client onboarding (KYC, due diligence, sanctions screening, adverse media, reputational risk) Oversee periodic and event-driven reviews with focus on PEPs, high-risk clients, sanctions matters and sensitive relationships Act as Subject Matter Expert for Europe/Swiss/Middle East and provide guidance on AML, sanctions and reputational risk Prepare compliance assessments and presentations for senior management and governance committees Monitor high-risk and restricted transactions ex-ante Advise stakeholders across all three lines of defense on compliance and client lifecycle matters Conduct internal controls, quality assurance, and monitoring to ensure regulatory and policy adherence Zentrale Anforderungen University degree and compliance-related certifications At least 10 years of experience in Switzerland Private Banking covering client onboarding and reviews Team leadership skills Analytical and concise written and verbal communication Stakeholder management and advisory capabilities Cross-functional collaboration AML and sanctions regulatory knowledge KYC and due diligence Sanctions screening and adverse media reviews
Team Leader Europe / Swiss and Middle East Compliance Client Onboarding and Reviews Arbeitgeber: Bank Vontobel
Als Arbeitgeber bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und agilen Umfeld in Zürich zu arbeiten, wo Sie aktiv an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Kernbankenplattform mitwirken können. Unsere offene Arbeitskultur fördert kreative Ideen und Teamarbeit, während wir Ihnen durch moderne Technologien und kontinuierliche Weiterbildung hervorragende Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten bieten. Genießen Sie zudem zahlreiche Vorteile wie ein kostenloses Mittagessen und eine zentrale Lage, die Ihren Arbeitsalltag bereichern.
