Our client, a European institution, is looking for a Compliance Officer who speaks English fluently. This is a temporary contract.
The compliance officer is responsible for:
- Operating standard compliance tools and databases
- Performing and documenting AML/CFT due diligence checks on counterparties and their key persons
- Drafting compliance opinions describing the outcome of the independent compliance assessment
- Perform additional due diligence checks, reviews, controls and system testing activities as and when requested
- Liaising with the 1st Line of Defense if and when requested
- Tracking progress and contributing to weekly reporting activities
The candidate has:
- A university degree, preferably in law, political science, economics, finance
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in AML/CFT compliance, preferably in the banking sector in the EU
- A prior experience in similar tasks and projects will be an advantage
- Knowledge of standard computer tools and full proficiency in internet searches; knowledge of compliance-related data bases and screening tools
- A practical approach and ability to understand the operational requirements and priorities
- Good communication and writing skills
- An excellent knowledge of English. A good knowledge of French would be an advantage
- Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage.
