FCC Framework - Head of AMLC Team — Union Bancaire Privée

Full description

• Mission & Main duties
• Ensure Group coordination of AML Committee (AMLC), ensuring quality of client files, alignment of information across Group entities, follow-up of actions and committee decisions.
• Provide Group Compliance position aligned with Compliance Senior Management based on a substantiated argument and a strong risk analysis (risks and mitigating factors) on client cases presented.
• Provide support on Group AML standards definition and on projects’ implementation as an AML SME.
• Ensure a consistent Media watch across the Group and take the relevant actions related to important international cases that may impact UBP Reputation.
• Coordinate Group Consolidated supervision on clients. (PEP, Top Ten, others)
• Act as AML SME to embed standards, training, and culture across the Group
• Key Management Responsibilities

AML Committee and high-risk client submission

• Provide expert guidance to Group entities on cases escalated to Group Compliance.
• Lead the team responsible for AMLC preparation, collecting files, reviewing and ensuring alignment to Group standards, requesting updates/additional information from Group entities.
• Formulate Group Compliance’s position in alignment with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, Group Directives, and applicable prohibitions.
• Coordinate the Group-level annual review of PEPs, ensuring that reviews are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, and consolidate the results for presentation to the AML Committee.
• Manage targeted review exercises at the Group level (e.g. Top 10) as part of the consolidated supervision. Initiate Group investigations when required in coordination with Special Investigation Unit.
• Prepare and present high-stakes case clients to the AMLC and Senior Management
• Ensure timely follow-up of AMLC decisions and actions.
• Reporting on AMLC activity to various Bank Committees (ExCo, BRC) and for various Compliance reports (e.g. annual activity report).

Policies, procedures & Standards

• Draft and periodically update internal AML/FCC directives, procedures and standards to ensure alignment with local and international regulations (e.g., FATF, EU Directives).
• Ensure consistency of AML standard across different teams/stakeholders and within the Group
• Collaborating closely with the WM Front Office to enhance the compliance culture
• Develop and deliver clear, consistent communication and targeted training on the newly drafted AML/FCC standards and directives to ensure effective understanding, adoption, and application across relevant stakeholders
• Other
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with top management and key stakeholders within the Bank.
• Ensure a qualitative Media Watch at the Group level
• Centralize and manage EDD providers to ensure quality, consistency, and value-for-money.
• Core competencies
• Strong experience in AML matters. (min 10-15 years)
• Proven track record in conducting complex KYC/AML reviews and identifying sophisticated financial crime patterns
• Good analytical and communication skills, decision taker is key.
• Leadership skills to manage a small team.
• Negotiation & Diplomacy: Ability to stand your ground on core compliance principles while maintaining a collaborative relationship with business partners
• Drafting skills: ability to draft clear, concise, and legally sound directives in English/French
• Strong adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility, and Responsibility.
• Compliance with regulations and internal directives.
• Specific Competencies and other Skills/Abilities
• Master’s degree in law, finance, or economics. Professional certification (Compliance in Financial services, ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Compliance and financial crime in an international banking environment.
• Deep understanding of AML framework.
• Demonstrated expertise in client file analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French and English; other languages considered an advantage.
• Others
• Swiss Residence: Mandatory

Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives