FCC Framework -Head of AMLC Team

Responsibilities

• Ensure Group coordination of AML Committee (AMLC), ensuring quality of client files, alignment of information across Group entities, follow-up of actions and committee decisions.
• Provide Group Compliance position aligned with Compliance Senior Management based on substantiated argument and strong risk analysis on client cases presented.
• Provide support on Group AML standards definition and on projects’ implementation as an AML SME.
• Ensure a consistent Media watch across the Group and take relevant actions related to important international cases that may impact UBP Reputation.
• Coordinate Group Consolidated supervision on clients (PEP, Top Ten, others).
• Act as AML SME to embed standards, training, and culture across the Group.
• Provide expert guidance to Group entities on cases escalated to Group Compliance.
• Lead the team responsible for AMLC preparation, collecting files, reviewing and ensuring alignment to Group standards, and requesting updates/additional information from Group entities.
• Formulate Group Compliance’s position in alignment with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, Group Directives, and applicable prohibitions.
• Coordinate the Group-level annual review of PEPs, ensuring reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable standards and consolidate the results for presentation to the AML Committee.
• Manage targeted review exercises at the Group level (e.g., Top 10) as part of consolidated supervision; initiate Group investigations when required in coordination with Special Investigation Unit.
• Prepare and present high‑stakes case clients to the AMLC and Senior Management.
• Ensure timely follow‑up of AMLC decisions and actions.
• Report AMLC activity to various Bank Committees (ExCo, BRC) and provide various Compliance reports (e.g., annual activity report).

• Draft and periodically update internal AML/FCC directives, procedures and standards to ensure alignment with local and international regulations (e.g., FATF, EU Directives).
• Ensure consistency of AML standards across different teams/stakeholders and within the Group.
• Collaborate closely with the WM Front Office to enhance the compliance culture.
• Develop and deliver clear, consistent communication and targeted training on newly drafted AML/FCC standards and directives to ensure effective understanding, adoption, and application across relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with top management and key stakeholders within the Bank.
• Ensure a qualitative Media Watch at the Group level.
• Centralize and manage EDD providers to ensure quality, consistency, and value‑for‑money.

• Strong experience in AML matters (10–15 years).
• Proven track record in conducting complex KYC/AML reviews and identifying sophisticated financial crime patterns.
• Good analytical and communication skills, ability to make decisive decisions.
• Leadership skills to manage a small team.
• Negotiation & Diplomacy: ability to stand firm on core compliance principles while maintaining collaborative relationships with business partners.
• Drafting skills: ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound directives in English/French.
• Strong adherence to the company’s values:
  Dedication, Conviction, Agility, and Responsibility.
• Compliance with regulations and internal directives.
• Master’s degree in law, finance, or economics.
• Professional certification (e.g., Compliance in Financial Services, ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Compliance and financial crime in an international banking environment.
• Deep understanding of AML framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in client file analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English; other languages considered an advantage.
• Swiss Residence:
  Mandatory.