Description

Your Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support our international compliance team in Geneva, with a particular focus on Brazilian clients and regulatory requirements under British law, among others.

Your Responsibilities
Conduct due diligence and assist in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks
Assist in reviewing transactional alerts generated by the AML system
Perform daily/periodic screenings of transactions, customers, and beneficiaries against sanctions lists
Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
Carry out periodic client reviews (including KYC/KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
Review the account opening documentation from an AML/CFT/Sanctions perspective in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal directives
Review and assess legal and regulatory requirements for accounts serviced out of the UK
Liaise with the London office
Utilize Brazilian judicial portals to conduct research and retrieve information on active legal proceedings
Conduct in-depth research on Brazilian legal guides and jurisprudence to formulate detailed legal risk assessments for presentation to senior management
Support and review of Brazilian customer profiles, taking into account local and international regulatory standards
Close cooperation with client relationship managers in the Brazilian market
Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in Compliance related projects and initiatives

Your Profile
University Degree in Law
Understanding of UK financial regulations and AML framework
First experience in banking or compliance is preferred
Good knowledge of Brazilian culture and the local market
Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of financial compliance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders, internally and externally
Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English; other languages are an asset