Senior Compliance Officer

At Alpinum Solutions, we connect talented Legal & Compliance professionals with exciting opportunities across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. For our latest exciting assignment, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Compliance Officer to join our client's team in Basel.

• Industry: Financial Services
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible
• Duration: 3+ months
• Workload: 80–100%
• Location:
  
  Basel (Hybrid)
• Contract Type:
  Temporary

• Monitor and investigate AML alerts and support the timely resolution of compliance cases
• Conduct client screening and background checks covering sanctions, PEP and adverse media findings
• Perform KYC reviews and assess high‑risk client relationships, transactions, source of funds and source of wealth
• Review client documentation and complex ownership structures to ensure completeness, accuracy and regulatory alignment
• Prepare clear EDD reports, risk assessments and recommendations for further action

• Proven compliance experience within a bank or financial institution, including hands‑on case management
• Strong practical knowledge of AML, KYC, EDD, sanctions screening and financial crime compliance
• Good understanding of Swiss AML regulation and FINMA requirements
• Experience reviewing complex client relationships, beneficial ownership structures and high‑risk transactions
• Relevant academic background in Law, Business, Finance or a related field and/or a relevant compliance certification
• German and English are required

At Alpinum Solutions, we offer Legal & Compliance professionals the opportunity to work on exciting assignments with leading companies, financial institutions, consulting & law firms across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. As part of our Interim Legal & Compliance Workforce, you benefit from diverse and challenging assignments, flexible engagement models, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to expand your professional experience and network.

Whether you are an experienced interim professional or exploring project-based opportunities for the first time, we provide access to rewarding assignments that match your expertise and career ambitions.