Compliance Officer — Pictet Group
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Your team
The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers.
Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, currently employing over 5,400 people.
- Your team
- The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers.
- You will be entrusted with the following responsibilities :
- Transaction monitoring: Reviewing and analyzing client transactions to detect suspicious or unusual activity.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar compliance position within private banking in Switzerland
- Master’s degree required; a Certificate in Compliance Management is an asset
Main responsibilities
- You will be entrusted with the following responsibilities :
- Transaction monitoring: Reviewing and analyzing client transactions to detect suspicious or unusual activity.
- Client screening: Conducting due diligence checks on clients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Correspondent banks’ requests: Managing and responding to requests from correspondent banks, particularly those related to sanctions and other compliance matters.
- Payment filtering: Screening payments to identify and block transactions that may involve sanctioned individuals, entities or jurisdictions.
- Carrying out and following up on all necessary clarification processes to resolve alerts or issues identified during monitoring activities.
- Ensuring frequent interactions with the Front Office, providing guidance and acting as an advisor on compliance matters.
- Interacting with various internal stakeholders and delivering presentations to the AML Committees as required.
- Taking charge of ad hoc projects related to the team’s activities, under the supervision of the Team Manager.
Key requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar compliance position within private banking in Switzerland
- Master’s degree required; a Certificate in Compliance Management is an asset
- Strong interest in regulatory issues and the AML field; very good knowledge of AMLA, OBA-FINMA, the Swiss banks’ code of conduct and related case law
- Excellent command of French and English (oral and written); additional languages are a plus
- Proficient in standard IT tools, including banking software and MS Office
- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Flexible, versatile and conscientious; able to communicate precisely and distil important information
- Able to show discretion and handle confidential matters appropriately Team player
- Residence in Switzerland required, or willingness to relocate Ref: CO/SN/NB
Contacts
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Additional details
- You will be joining Pictet Wealth Management Geneva and will be part of the Client Business Compliance (CBC) Monitoring team, based in Geneva.
- Able to show discretion and handle confidential matters appropriately
- Residence in Switzerland required, or willingness to relocate We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion Email to a contact The job has been sent to Please provide the information below
Notes and original content
- We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion
- Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.
- We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.
- Your profile
- Team player
- Residence in Switzerland required, or willingness to relocate
- Ref: CO/SN/NB
- We will not accept any CVs via agencies
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Email to a contact
Questions about this listing
What salary does Pictet Group offer for this role?
Pictet Group lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Pictet Group offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Pictet Group during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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