Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Compliance Officer – Private Banking Compliance
📍 Zurich
Role and responsibilities
Performing high-risk client on-boarding reviews, including detailed assessments of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Financial Crime risks. Supporting relationship managers and management in implementing, advising, and supervising Compliance matters. Conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations when necessary. Reviewing local policies and procedures when required. Identifying and investigating serious cases of non-compliance. Collaborating with key stakeholders within and outside Compliance. Instilling a Compliance culture in employees to mitigate legal, regulatory, sanctions, and reputational risks. Supporting Compliance projects and following up on internal and regulatory audits. Providing training and training materials on Compliance and AML topics.
Team / description
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor's degree (preferably in law, economics, business administration, or a banking-related subject)
At least 3-5 years of experience in client onboarding, audit, or Compliance functions
Knowledge of the Swiss regulatory environment, particularly AML regulations, and client documentation standards
Sound knowledge of Emerging Markets (Middle East, Africa, NRI) and/or Asia
Good knowledge of MS Office and a flair for IT
Strong personality with good organizational, operational, and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, with excellent analytical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in writing concise assessments, with a strong sense of integrity and discretion
Independent, efficient, and meticulous work method, with solution-oriented thinking
Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in other languages is highly desirable