Compliance Manager Monitoring– Associate-Director — Swissquote
- Location
- Gland
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Role overview
As an Associate-Director in the Compliance department, you will be in charge of one of the Monitoring team.
Reporting directly to the Head AML Transaction Monitoring- Vice-Director, you will be in charge of the supervision of the operational activities and the people management in accordance with your senior management.
- As an Associate-Director in the Compliance department, you will be in charge of one of the Monitoring team.
- Reporting directly to the Head AML Transaction Monitoring- Vice-Director, you will be in charge of the supervision of the operational activities and the people management in accordance with your senior management.
- Key responsibilities Operations management:
- Lead and manage the Compliance Monitoring team, including task coordination, performance management, and professional development of team members;
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities Operations management:
- Lead and manage the Compliance Monitoring team, including task coordination, performance management, and professional development of team members;
- Oversee compliance and AML reviews of crypto currency transfers, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of higher-risk transactions;
- Oversee compliance and AML reviews of cash, securities and crypto currency transfers made by Financial Institutions, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of higher-risk transactions;
- Supervise the handling of sanctions alerts, providing escalation and final validation as needed;
- Supervise the investigation on potentially suspicious clients;
- Drive the optimization of internal procedures, including drafting, reviewing, and updating internal policies and guidelines;
- Represent Compliance in key regulatory and strategic projects, ensuring the monitoring function is embedded in business initiatives;
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and front-line teams, offering clear and pragmatic compliance guidance. Team Management:
- Leading and supporting the Monitoring team:
Company and context
- Fostering a positive work atmosphere where employees feel motivated, valued, and connected to the team and the organization;
- Promoting collaboration, trust, and cohesion among team members;
- Addressing any potential conflicts among team members to your senior management and/or HR Partner;
- Supporting employee growth through training, mentorship, coaching, and advancement opportunities. Hiring:
- Leading the recruitment process with your Talent Acquisition Partner;
- Ensuring new hires are properly introduced to the team, the organization, its culture, policies, and their specific roles.
- Performance Management: Setting performance expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing any performance issues.
- Conducting under performance process with the help of your Senior Management and HR Partner.
- University degree in Law, Economics, or a related field – a certification in Compliance Management is a strong asset;
- Significant experience (minimum 5–7 years) in a Compliance function within the financial industry, with proven leadership and team management skills; Fluent in English and French; German is a strong asset;
Additional details
- Key responsibilities Operations management:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and front-line teams, offering clear and pragmatic compliance guidance.
- Supporting employee growth through training, mentorship, coaching, and advancement opportunities.
- Significant experience (minimum 5–7 years) in a Compliance function within the financial industry, with proven leadership and team management skills; Fluent in English and French; German is a strong asset;
Notes and original content
- Key responsibilities
- Operations management:
- Team Management:
- Significant experience (minimum 5–7 years) in a Compliance function within the financial industry, with proven leadership and team management skills;
- Fluent in English and French;
- German is a strong asset;
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swissquote offer for this role?
Swissquote lists CHF 107'000 - 183'000 gross per year for this position in Gland. 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 Swissquote 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 Swissquote 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud 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 Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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