Senior AML & Compliance Officer

Overview

ZEDRA Trust Company (Suisse) SA is strengthening its financial crime and regulatory compliance capabilities and is seeking an experienced Senior AML & Compliance Officer to support our growing Swiss business. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing compliance function within an international fiduciary and corporate services group.

As part of the Swiss Compliance team, you will support the Head of Compliance Switzerland in ensuring the organisation meets its obligations under Swiss AMLA, FINMA guidance, ARIF requirements, and ZEDRA Group policies. You will play a key role in AML oversight, regulatory engagement, and the ongoing enhancement of our compliance monitoring and governance framework.

This position can be based in Zurich or Geneva
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• Support adherence to Swiss AMLA, FINMA, ARIF, and internal Group policies and standards.
• Assist with AML oversight, including reviews, controls testing, and thematic assessments.
• Support the assessment, escalation, and follow-up of compliance and risk issues.
• Contribute to staff awareness on regulatory and policy obligations by providing guidance and clarification.
• Participate in regulatory or policy-driven projects and initiatives led by the Head of Compliance Switzerland.
• Support the handling and assessment of internal AML/CTF alerts and escalations.
• Maintain key AML and compliance registers to ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and audit-ready.
• Contribute to the review of regulatory communications and ensure timely follow-up actions.
• Assist in preparing AML-related metrics, analyses, and updates for internal management and governance committees.

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP).
• Track monitoring outcomes and support remediation activities, including process or system improvements.
• Collaborate with the first line of defence on compliance findings and control improvements.
• Assist in preparing periodic compliance reporting for Group Compliance and local governance bodies.
• Actively promote a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.
• Support the drafting, updating, and maintenance of Swiss compliance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the compliance framework, governance processes, and documentation.
• Participate in compliance-related activities, reviews, and internal projects as required.

• Proven professional experience in AML/CTF, financial crime prevention, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of Swiss AML legislation, FINMA expectations, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with fiduciary, trust, or wealth management services is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all organisational levels.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills; experience with compliance systems such as Navision or Risk Screen is an asset.
• Working knowledge of regulatory reporting processes or compliance monitoring tools is advantageous.
• Fluent in English;
  French and/or German are highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or Swiss compliance certifications) are an advantage.

• Opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, growing Swiss operation.
• Exposure to complex fiduciary, corporate, and private client structures.
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on personal and professional development.
• International group presence with cross-border interaction and learning opportunities.

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