Sanctions Specialist - Banking in Genève

Overview

In this role, you will strengthen the bank's Compliance function by managing sanctions-related matters and advising on international regimes. You will work within a Geneva-based private bank to assess risks, review screenings, and support Front Office and control functions. The position emphasizes policy enhancement, training, and staying ahead of regulatory developments. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape sanctions governance in a private banking setting.

Verantwortungsbereiche

• Manage day-to-day sanctions-related matters across the bank
• Conduct sanctions reviews, investigations and risk assessments on clients, transactions and counterparties
• Review and analyse sanctions screening alerts
• Provide expert guidance on international sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UK, SECO, UN)
• Identify, assess and mitigate sanctions-related risks
• Advise Front Office and control functions on sanctions compliance matters
• Contribute to the enhancement of sanctions policies, procedures and internal controls
• Escalate and present sensitive cases to Head of Compliance, Legal and Executive Committee
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging sanctions risks
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives on sanctions compliance topics

Zentrale Anforderungen

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated sanctions experience (private banking/wealth management or financial services preferred)
• Strong knowledge of international sanctions frameworks
• Hands-on professional able to operate independently
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders and management
• Flexible, responsible, and capable of handling complex matters
• Fluent in French, English; Russian a plus

• strong analytical thinking
• stakeholder management
• proactive problem-solving
• international sanctions frameworks (OFAC, EU, UK, SECO, UN)
• sanctions screening and investigations
• risk assessments