Head of Investigations - Private BankingMichael Page

A Geneva-based private banking institution.

• Oversee and provide quality control and decisions, in conjunction with the Head of AML, on AML Investigations into cases of suspected money laundering.
• Management of sanctions advisory and investigation activities, including on accounts subject to blockage.
• Oversight of the Group Name screening and transaction filtering systems.
• Management of the Groupe 2nd LoD control activities.
• Ensure AML/SAR submissions are of quality, timely filed and appropriately reported to the Swiss Compliance Committee (Comité de Conformité).
• Service Swiss judicial orders in conjunction with the legal unit.
• Produce management information (MI) content for Swiss and Group reporting', including the bi- weekly AML Dashboard.
• Liaise financial crime concerns with other the Group entities.
• Contribute to AML training, both from a Swiss and Group perspective.
• Key stakeholder for the Group AML transformation initiatives.
• Key stakeholder for the Group AML Core Team.
• Analyze AML Investigations and SAR reports to propose control improvements and identify emerging AML trends.
• Maintain the Investigations procedure.
• Management of the investigations team (5 FTE's).

This permanent role requires a candidate with significant experience in investigations compliance, preferably within Switzerland, and who holds a valid Swiss permit.

• 5+ years in management
• 10+ years' experience in AML Investigations and SAR reporting in a Private Banking context.
• Good knowledge of Swiss regulatory environment (LBA, OBA-FINMA, CDB)
• French and English required.
• Strong analytical and IT skills (including knowledge of GoAML).
• Flexibility, adaptability with good intuition and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Swiss residency (Geneva based).