LGT is the world’s largest family-owned and managed Private Banking and Asset Management Group. For more than 100 years it has been fully owned and managed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which is also one of our biggest clients.
With around 600 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees - this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland the title of one of the best employers in Switzerland.
Are you passionate about balancing business opportunities with regulatory and reputational risk considerations? In this role, you will work closely with Relationship Managers and Compliance to enable sustainable growth of the bank while ensuring robust risk management in the following markets: Latin America, Europe and/or Onshore.
Your responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on all due diligence queries during client prospecting and onboarding, fostering clear and constructive collaboration with Compliance.
Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other business risks as part of the first line of defense, and therefore prepare written client risk assessments.
Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls and mitigation measures to support efficient and sustainable client prospecting and onboarding within the applicable regulatory framework.
Serve as a proactive advisor and sparring partner to the Front, constructively challenging and influencing internal stakeholders and contributing to the bank’s sustainable and scalable business growth.
3–5 years of experience as a Business Risk Manager (first line of defense) and/or Compliance Officer in one of the above-mentioned markets at a Swiss bank.
Higher education (e.g. master’s degree in law or economics) and/or relevant certifications such as Due Diligence (Compliance) certification and/or Sanctions diploma, with knowledge of international markets and the regulatory environment and in performing background checks.
Solution-driven mindset with the ability to balance risk and commercial considerations, represent the business perspective in risk discussions and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for the Front in line with the bank’s risk appetite.
Reliable, responsible and risk-aware personality with an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, a conscientious and structured working style, and the ability to work well under pressure in a team-oriented and flexible environment.
Fluent in German, English and Portuguese or Spanish.
Please note that we cannot consider applications through recruitment agencies for this position.
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