Head of AML

About the job:

• Lead and manage the AML department, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.

• Ensure full compliance with Swiss AML regulations, including robust implementation of CDB (Swiss Due Diligence Agreement) requirements.

• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting processes.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and law-enforcement agencies.

• Develop and maintain AML policies, procedures, frameworks, and training programs.

• Provide guidance to senior management and the Board on AML risks, trends, and regulatory developments.

• Drive continuous improvement of AML systems, controls, and monitoring tools.

• Manage complex investigations and ensure appropriate escalation and documentation.

About the candidate:

• Extensive experience in AML/Compliance within the Swiss banking sector (mandatory).

• Strong knowledge of CDB and Swiss regulatory frameworks (FINMA, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA).

• Proven leadership experience in managing AML or Financial Crime teams.

• Fluency in English and German (both required).

• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to handle complex cases.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• University degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) are a plus.