Head of Compliance - 100 % (f/m/d)

What we are looking for We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Compliance responsible for leading the Bank’s Compliance Department and ensuring an effective compliance framework across AML, KYC, sanctions and regulatory matters, while promoting a strong compliance culture and serving as the key contact for compliance-related matters internally and externally.

Your responsibilities

• Supervising and coaching of the Senior Compliance team.
• Enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and standards.
• Assuming responsibility for account opening, clarifying due diligence of clients and transactions (KYC, politically exposed persons (PEPs), origin of funds, KYT), and account closure.
• Allocating risk classification to clients and maintaining the internal client and country risk rating system.
• Handling alerts (AML / sanctions / embargos / market conduct) and monitoring clients' transactions; calibrating and maintaining the AML monitoring system up to date.
• Monitoring for sanctions updates, supervising sanctions and PEP screening and ensuring any required actions are implemented.
• Conducting the annual Compliance Risk Assessment and implementing actions accordingly.
• Maintaining and updating the Compliance Risk Appetite Statement and reporting on KRIs and thresholds to ExB and BoD.
• Developing and maintaining of Compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Assessing conflicts of interest and outside business interests.
• Make recommendations related to SAR/STR filings to the Executive Board, as required
• Maintaining correspondence with counterparts in respect of internal and external audits as well as with correspondent banks and authorities (FINMA, MROS, public prosecutors, etc.).
• Keeping up to date with and gaining an understanding of relevant laws and regulations:
• Tracking regulatory and legal developments relevant to Compliance
• Maintaining and developing a regulatory framework covering the relevant Compliance risks.
• Promoting compliance awareness within the firm and maintaining regulatory culture in accordance with internal normative documents (Regulations, Directives, Procedures) as well as regulations and laws.
• Reporting Compliance matters to the Executive Board (ExB) and the Board of Directors (BoD), assisting Senior Managers and the ExB members in their responsibility for compliance with all relevant regulations, and advising the bank’s departments on compliance requirements.
• Responsible for KYC/AML training sessions for the employees (in-person / online):
• Developing materials
• Holding in-person training sessions.
• Participating in bank-wide working groups (regulatory / non-regulatory):
• Contributing towards regulatory projects and change projects, whether driven by Compliance or another function
• Facilitating new business initiatives
• Working on compliance specifications for IT systems (regulatory)
• Selecting and maintaining compliance-related IT systems.

Your profile Regulatory Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations including:
• AMLA/AMLO/AMLO-FINMA
• CDB 20, EmbA/Ukraine Ordinance
• Relevant FINMA Circulars and Guidance
• FATCA regulations
• Experience managing compliance programs (risk assessments, monitoring, reporting)
• Ability to track regulatory developments and maintain regulatory frameworks

Leadership & Stakeholder Management Skills

• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills; experience engaging with Executive Board, Board of Directors, and regulatory authorities
• Ability to build relationships with external partners (auditors, regulators)

Other Skills

• Understanding of risk management principles (assessment, monitoring, mitigation)
• Familiarity with compliance IT systems (sanctions screening, AML monitoring)
• Experience selecting and maintaining compliance technology platforms
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
• Results-oriented with metrics-driven approach
• Collaborative mindset working across business lines, risk, and audit functions

Education & Background

• Master's degree in Law, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of compliance experience, preferably in commodity trade finance or similar banking sector
• Proven track record leading compliance teams and developing compliance frameworks

Your team

• Dynamic, performance driven and international team
• Good team spirit
• Up for growth

What we offer

• An exciting place to work where you can be part of a growth and success story
• A great opportunity for professional development and growth
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work