AML Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Specialist

Undertake AML Investigations into cases of suspected money laundering and related predicate offences. Perform investigative analysis on transactional activity and AML trigger events. Prepare AML/SAR submissions and follow up submissions for the Swiss due diligence committee (DDC) and Group due diligence committee (GDDC). File suspicious activity reports (SAR's) with the Swiss MROS and manage follow‑up queries. Service Swiss judicial orders in close collaboration with the Legal unit. Coordinate AML and SAR multi entity and multi-jurisdictional cases in the countries in which we operate. Conduct ad-hoc enhanced due diligence investigations (EDD). Support in communication with FINMA, where required, including preparation of inputs for regulatory requests and ongoing supervision. Produce regular management information (MI) AML/SAR reports. Act as a point of contact for AML Investigations and SAR advice for all colleagues within the Group. Contribute to AML/SAR training, via updating AML/SAR e-learning modules, giving presentations and producing training materials. Analyse AML Investigations and SAR reports to propose control improvements and identify emerging AML trends. Maintain the AML/SAR team standard operating procedure (SOP). Organise and participate in the group monthly Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO) feedback call. Maintain expert knowledge of AML/SAR law and regulation and financial crime trends with regard to money laundering. Work in close collaboration with the Group Sanctions team on cases with AML and sanctions overlap.

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents. With a history spanning over 230 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.

• 3-6 years’ experience in AML Investigations in a Banking environment and a knowledge of suspicious activity reporting or similar Compliance function.

• A university degree in Law/Economics or comparable studies or equivalent in working experience in the financial industry sector.

• Strong analytical and IT skills (knowledge of the GoAML application desirable).

• Flexibility, adaptability with good intuition and problem solving skills.

• Good communication, networking and organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure during fast-paced and demanding AML investigations.

• Team player with good communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.

• Swiss domiciled (Geneva based).