Compliance Officer - Client Reviews (Temporary)

About the role

Julius Baer is looking for a motivated, detailed-oriented Compliance Officer to join its Client Reviews Team within the Financial Crime Compliance Department in Zurich. This is a temporary position ending on 31 July 2027, working 100% on client reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct holistic periodic and event-based client reviews, including the plausibility of KYC information and transaction analysis
• Take compliance actions and remediation measures to mitigate risk
• Review supporting documentation, assess adverse media hits and evaluate potential reputational risk
• Escalate concerns and support monitoring of mitigation measures
• Review and investigate name and adverse media screening alerts to identify true matches and false positives
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Compliance and Internal Audit, as well as domestic and foreign group affiliates
• Contribute to improving processes, procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and risk management

Required profile

• University degree (Law or Business Administration) or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Several years of expert experience in Legal and Compliance or Audit at a globally operating bank
• Working knowledge of global AML and CFT regulations and current money laundering schemes
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to communicate unpopular opinions or decisions firmly under pressure, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team; immediate or short-term availability preferred

Required skills

• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Business fluency in English (German or other languages are an advantage)