Senior Compliance Officer - Middle East

An important international private bank is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Officer.

• Promote a strong compliance culture and risk awareness across the organization.

• Ensure adherence to Swiss and international banking regulations, proactively identifying, assessing, and resolving compliance and AML risks.

• Review account openings and KYC documentation for individuals, corporates, and financial intermediaries.

• Monitor transactions, including higher-risk and sanctions-related activities, and conduct AML investigations (including SARs to MROS).

• Perform periodic reviews of client relationships (PEP, higher-risk, low-risk) and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

• Act as a compliance partner to the business, providing timely and practical advice and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

• University degree, preferably in Law, Banking, or Business Administration; CAS in Compliance is an asset.

• 5–10 years of experience in Compliance, Banking, Audit, or Risk functions within a Swiss banking environment.

• Strong knowledge of Swiss banking regulations (AML, CDB, FinSA, FinIA).

• Analytical, independent, and highly accurate working style, with the ability to manage pressure and priorities.

• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with Front Office teams.

• Fluent in French and English;
  Arabic is a plus.

• Excellent IT skills; experience with Avaloq is an advantage.

If you are motivated and qualified, please, feel free to send your resume and certificates.