Senior AML Compliance Officer (6-month contract)

Lombard Odier IM seeks a Senior AML Compliance Officer for a 6-month onsite contract in Geneva, starting September 26. The role focuses on private banking due diligence and regulatory adherence.

This position supports the Onboarding team at a leading global wealth and asset manager. The incumbent will handle complex compliance reviews for private banking clients over a fixed-term engagement beginning in late September.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational due diligence checks in line with CDB standards, FINMA regulations, and Swiss AML legislation.
• Execute onboarding, change of circumstances, and event-triggered reviews for Private Banking accounts.
• Assist with periodic reviews during high-volume periods.
• Screen background information for required roles using SmartKYC and open media sources.
• Draft compliance risk assessments covering account purpose, structure, source of wealth/funds, negative news, risk scoring, and transaction patterns.
• Submit cases, including risk assessments, to the Due Diligence Committee for new High or Very High Risk and PEP clients.
• Track follow-up actions and perform system validations within the CRM.
• Advise on prospect and onboarding matters for potential new and existing clients across all risk levels.
• Provide AML guidance to Front Office, Client Lifecycle Management, and other internal teams.
• Meet strict deadlines to ensure timely completion of compliance reviews.
• Collaborate promptly with the Front Office to balance regulatory requirements with business goals.
• Assist the Swiss Head of Compliance Onboarding and Review with special tasks, including audit preparation and follow-up.

Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of experience in due diligence and AML reviews within the financial sector.
• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory.
• Experience managing private client due diligence inquiries and market coverage.
• Proven ability to handle complex cases, including High Risk, PEP, and complex structure clients.
• Deep knowledge of AML, CDB, FATCA, Tax, and CRS due diligence aspects.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent academic/professional qualifications.
• Skill in summarizing complex issues, driving practical outcomes, and making sound decisions, including escalations.
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to write detailed compliance assessments in English, clearly documenting risks and mitigants.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Track record of building productive relationships with Front Office staff and senior management.
• Residency in Switzerland.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite in Geneva; remote work is not an option.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional languages.

About the company

Lombard Odier IM is an independently owned global wealth and asset manager with a history spanning over 230 years. As one of the world’s best-capitalized banking groups, it manages nearly CHF 300 billion. The firm’s philosophy, 'Rethink Everything,' drives a fresh investment perspective, while its DNA is built on Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team. The company actively promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, embedding these values into its business strategy.

• Renowned global wealth and asset manager with a strong focus on sustainable investing.
• Independently owned firm, one of the best-capitalized banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion.
• History spanning over 230 years.
• Philosophy is 'Rethink Everything' – rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective.
• Maison’s DNA is defined by five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and One Team.
• Promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment for employees and candidates.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of the Maison’s DNA and business strategy.