Compliance Officer (80-100%) – Trust Company

About the role

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to support the compliance function of a well‑established trust company in Geneva. The role involves day‑to‑day management of regulatory and risk‑related matters, ensuring that client files and processes meet Swiss AML/KYC standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Compliance function in daily regulatory and risk management tasks.
• Conduct KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and sanctions reviews, keeping files accurate and up to date.
• Perform periodic client reviews, ongoing monitoring and risk assessments in line with internal policies.
• Review onboarding of legal structures, including trusts, foundations and multi‑jurisdictional corporate entities.
• Monitor client transactions and investigate unusual activity when appropriate.
• Screen clients against sanctions and adverse media databases, documenting potential matches.
• Maintain and update client information within internal compliance systems and databases.
• Assist in managing PEP records and other regulatory registers.
• Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and escalate risk matters as needed.
• Contribute to internal compliance reports and regulatory documentation.
• Support regulatory reporting, including MROS/SAR‑related matters.
• Participate in developing internal compliance procedures and deliver regulatory awareness sessions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help enhance the compliance framework continuously.

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Previous experience in a compliance role within a trust company, fiduciary, private bank or financial institution in Switzerland.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss AML/KYC regulations and best practices.
• Experience reviewing complex legal structures such as trusts and foundations.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and solution‑oriented mindset.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset.

Required skills