Transaction Monitoring Officer

At Vontobel, we actively shape the future. We create and pursue investment opportunities with determination. We master what we do - and we only do what we master. This is how we get our clients ahead. As a global financial services provider with Swiss roots, we specialize in wealth management, active asset management and tailor-made investment solutions.

Do you want to be part of the international growth of Vontobel and leverage on your expertise to have an impact on our organization?

The Legal and Compliance team of Vontobel is composed of seasoned experts with diverse and international background. We have dedicated specialists for each business division, and we are currently looking for a Transition Monitoring Officer focusing on Wealth Management.

The Transaction Monitoring Officer in Zurich will be part of Wealth Management Legal & Compliance Team focusing on Increased Risks Countries, which offers development opportunities in a successful and diverse environment. We observe high standards of individual behavior and business conduct. We work closely with the business to support best-in-class and sustainable compliance practices within the firm.

Your opportunity

• Monitoring and analysis of transactional behavior of high-risk relationships
• Holistic review of the clients' relationships with complex structures
• Processing of transactional alerts and review of supporting documentation
• Background check of the client's profile including further clarifications with front office units
• In-depth analysis of transactions with cryptocurrencies and KYC of clients with crypto activity
• Assessment of possible suspicious cases within transaction monitoring
• Processing of investigations and flow-of-funds analysis
• Defining of sanctions issues within alert handling
• Interface and coordination for enquiries and clarifications with the front units
• Preparation and implementation of trainings for front office
• Implementation of various internal AML relevant projects

You bring

• Robust, pragmatic and solution-oriented risk management mindset
• Strong knowledge of core compliance topics and ability of their application in uncertain environment
• Track record of experience as a Compliance Officer preferably in the area of increased risk clients and markets
• Strong stakeholder management and diplomatic skills (in particular with the business function)
• Proven experience in helping a business function to further develop and finding the most relevant solutions to support sustainable long-term growth, and manage the risk of sensitive client relationships

You are

• Highly collaborative, solution oriented, autonomous, and accurate
• Keen to take ownership on new initiatives and cross-teams projects
• Reliable and able to instill trust among demanding stakeholders
• Very strong communicator, capable to deal with a wide range of business functions and priorities

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

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