Senior Client Onboarding, KYC & KYT Officer
Core
Review and approve client onboarding files, perform KYC due diligence and periodic reviews, and assess transactional behavior for high-risk private banking clients.
Role type
Senior Client Onboarding, KYC & KYT Officer
Builds
Client onboarding processes, periodic review cycles, and transactional monitoring controls for private banking clients
Domain
Swiss Banking / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex private banking structure assessment, Source of Wealth/Funds analysis, PEP evaluation, KYT transactional behavior assessment, regulatory compliance validation, audit remediation coordination, deficiency management, risk-based judgement, documentation quality control, stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
ACAMS certification, Swiss banking certifications, experience with audit fieldwork, process improvement initiatives, physical archive management
Technologies
FINMA regulations, AMLA/AMLO-FINMA, CDB, FATCA, CRS/AEI, QI frameworks
Responsibilities
Review and approve onboarding files for individuals and legal entities, including complex and high-risk structures; Control, validate and approve captured customer data and account documentation; Challenge Front Office on documentation quality, missing information, risk assessments, and economic rationale; Perform and review periodic KYC reviews for existing client relationships; Apply strong Know Your Transaction (KYT) knowledge to assess transactional behaviour and escalate unusual activity; Provide expert advice and guidance to the Front Office on onboarding, KYC, KYT, AML, and related topics; Review and validate work performed by junior onboarding team members; Lead initiatives with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Front Office management to strengthen controls and improve efficiency; Coordinate and support audit fieldwork; Prepare management information, quality indicators and KPIs related to onboarding and periodic review volumes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
