Senior Compliance Officer

For an important client, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in regulatory matters, particularly in AML, cross-border activities and sanctions, and will be able to provide clear guidance and practical solutions to the business. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex cases in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, supporting business initiatives, and contributing to the ongoing development of the Compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

Analysis, review and handling of cases related to AML, cross-border activities and sanctions, including the preparation of assessments and formal positions for the businessOpportunity to analyze cases related to market abuse and product suitability, as well as FATCA and CRS matterDefinition of Compliance requirements and supervision of their implementation within projects aimed at developing new products or servicesDrafting and review of internal policies and procedures in the Compliance area (e.g. AML, cross-border and sanctions)Collection of data and information for Compliance reporting addressed to senior management, as well as for periodic Compliance risk assessmentsPreparation and delivery of Compliance trainingMonitoring of regulatory developments in the Compliance area and analysis of their impactHandling requests from External and Internal AuditExecution of consolidated supervision activities in the Compliance areaJob requirements:Ability to interact effectively with colleagues from different departments (e.g. Business, Operations, IT)Apply a critical and proactive approach in identifying new solutionsWork independentlyManage a high volume of cases efficientlyAt least 5 years of experience in the banking sector in a similar role (Compliance Officer), preferably not limited to AML but also covering broader regulatoryCompliance and advisory activities (cross-border, sanctions, reporting, Compliance risk assessment, consolidated supervision), as well as experience in overseeing Compliance-related projectsExperience in Compliance related to market conduct (e.g. monitoring of marke abuse, product suitability reviews, etc.) is considered a strong assetExperience in Compliance related to FATCA and CRS is considered a plusLanguages: Italian / English native proficiency / French / German is a plus.Resident in Ticino or willing to relocate