Compliance Officer - Control Testing

• Developing control testing in line with Group RCSA and ICS to ensure that all major compliance risks are covered by relevant and adequate controls (e.g. AML, investment suitability, cross-border, market abuse and shareholding disclosures, depository bank and conformity, US reporting, etc.).
• Performing control testing in line with Group methodology to ensure that the controls in place are efficiently performed by the first line of defence.
• Formalising control testing results and proposing action plans and solutions to be shared with the first line of defence and other stakeholders.
• Interacting with the first line of defence control functions to understand the control framework in place and discuss potential attention points and action plans.
• Providing continuous ideas to improve the methodology in collaboration with other Group Compliance and Risk Group teams.
• Preparing KPIs and KRIs based on the controls performed.
• Acting as a key contact person for Internal/External Audit.

• University degree or certificate in Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance.
• At least five years' experience in a similar role in the banking industry. Experience in an international environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Compliance environment and related risks, such as AML, market conduct, cross-border, investor protection regulation and market practices.
• Good knowledge of Swiss regulations and a sound grasp of European and international market regulations would be a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams and communicate clear messages to different stakeholders.
• Highly skilled user of standard MS Office applications.
• Ability to develop and write reports.
• Fluent in French and English, with strong writing skills in both languages. A good command of German would be an asset.
• Must be resident in Switzerland.

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