Senior Compliance Officer — AMINA Bank
NewCHF 96'000 - 146'000
AMINA Bank · Zug (ZG)
- Location
- Zug
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 96'000 - 146'000
Role overview
Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry.
In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA.
The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, make AMINA’s value proposition unique.
- Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry.
- In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA.
- This position requires deep technical expertise in AML/KYC, regulatory frameworks, cross‑border compliance, and emerging technologies, combined with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal people management responsibilities.
- You will guide the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements, spearhead digitalization initiatives, advise Executive Management, and ensure adherence to best‑in‑class compliance standards.
Main responsibilities
- This position requires deep technical expertise in AML/KYC, regulatory frameworks, cross‑border compliance, and emerging technologies, combined with the ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal people management responsibilities.
- You will guide the interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements, spearhead digitalization initiatives, advise Executive Management, and ensure adherence to best‑in‑class compliance standards.
- Conduct and review complex onboarding cases, enhanced due diligence, and periodic reviews for high‑risk clients.
- Oversee sophisticated transaction monitoring reviews and sanctions alerts, particularly those requiring interpretation of nuanced or emerging risks.
- Lead the identification, assessment, and reporting of Compliance risks, including designing remediation measures and strengthening control environments.
- Manage complex KYC and Due Diligence Analysis
- Act as the senior Compliance expert and first escalation point for complex and high‑risk KYC/AML matters, onboarding decisions, transaction assessments, and sanctions issues.
- Provide strategic compliance advisory to the Head of Compliance , business leaders, and client-facing teams on regulatory implications related to products, services, and cross‑border activities.
- Lead the interpretation and implementation of regulatory developments (AMLA, AMLO, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20, FinSA, FATCA/CRS, etc.) across processes, documentation, and business initiatives.
- Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of Compliance policies, frameworks, and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Company and context
- In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer to serve as a senior subject‑matter expert and strategic advisor within the organization.
- In this individual‑contributor role, you will have end‑to‑end ownership of complex Compliance topics, lead high‑impact initiatives, and ensure that the bank maintains a robust and forward‑looking compliance environment.
