• Job Description

  Req#: 7364
  Do you want to be part of the international growth of Vontobel and leverage on your expertise to have an impact on our organization?
  For our Private Clients Division covering CEE, we are looking for a highly motivated and engaged Business Compliance Officer.
  We have a cohesive and experienced team that has been working together harmoniously for an extended period. We value synergy that comes from our existing dynamic and appreciate the expertise that everyone brings. At the same time, we enthusiastically embrace new additions to the team, recognizing the value of fresh perspectives and innovative ideas they can contribute. We believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment where everyone’s input is valued and encouraged.

  What would your role be?

  • Compliance Monitoring and Oversight: Conduct daily compliance risk assessments within business operations for client onboarding and periodic and transaction reviews. This includes Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence checks to identify potential risks and compliance issues.
  • Advisory Role: Provide guidance and support to the Private Clients Central and Eastern Europe (PC CEE) business unit on compliance related matters. This includes support in internal onboarding procedures, acting as a business partner, assessing and mitigating identified risks such as AML, PEP, sanctions, and reputational risks, and facilitating the development of legal and compliant solutions.
  • Incident Management: Investigate compliance related incidents or breaches and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate with other teams in managing compliance related risks and actions.
  • Ad-hoc Requests: Address and respond to ad-hoc compliance related inquiries from various Legal and Compliance units (e.g. Life Cycle, Financial Crime teams), providing timely and accurate guidelines. Assist in compiling data and information required for specific compliance projects or initiatives on short notice.

  What are we looking for?

  • Strong knowledge of core compliance topics and the ability to apply them in high-risk environments.
  • Proven track record of experience as a Compliance or Business Risk Officer in the area of high-risk clients and markets.
  • Market knowledge, with a particular focus on Central / Eastern Europe.
  • Proven experience in helping a business function to further develop and find the most relevant solutions to support sustainable long-term growth and manage the risks of sensitive client relationships.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to detail to identify risks and potential issues effectively.
  • Ability to understand and synthesize legal and regulatory concepts and translate them for business stakeholders.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Fluency in English and German. Proficiency in Russian and Ukrainian is an advantage.
  • Ability to work in a standalone position with daily interactions with the business function and compliance stakeholders.

  What do we offer?

  • Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
  • Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space with dancing walls.
  • All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
  • Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
  • Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.
  • Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.

  We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

  At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

  We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?

  Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

  At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

  We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

  If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form .

• About the company

  At Vontobel, we actively shape the future. We create and pursue opportunities with determination. We master what we do – and we only do what we master. This is how we get our clients ahead.

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