Switzerland - Zürich

Compliance, Legal, Risk

Group Functions

Your role

We are looking for a Compliance Officer for WM Switzerland in Zurich. Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting and advising client advisors and their supervisors, as well as relevant support teams, on compliance inquiries, particularly in the areas of anti-money laundering, Swiss Bankers Association regulations (VSB), and regulatory and reputational topics
• conducting comprehensive risk assessments and evaluations in collaboration with the business and other compliance and legal units
• preparing and submitting money laundering reports to the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS)
• ensuring compliance with current legal and regulatory standards
• participating in strategic compliance growth projects
• developing strategies to improve work processes
• participating in training sessions for staff on compliance topics

Job Reference #

324972BR

City

Zürich

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

The BAC WM team in Zurich supports client advisors and their support functions in the WM area in German-speaking Switzerland with compliance matters. You will work in a motivated, dynamic, and dedicated team, closely collaborating with numerous compliance and legal functions as well as the business. Through comprehensive analyses and appropriate risk assessments, you will play a decisive role in contributing to solution-oriented decisions that are in line with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Your expertise

For this challenging role, we are looking for someone with:

• at least three years of experience in an internal compliance function or other practical experience in the field of economic crime or investigative work in a law or auditing firm, a banking supervisory authority, or as a public prosecutor specializing in money laundering
• strong oral and written communication skills in German and English
• a Master’s degree in law, economics, or business administration with a financial focus
• excellent skills in drafting summaries of facts and legal conclusions in the field of financial crime
• analytical, precise, and structured, able to perform well under pressure, with the ability to set targeted priorities to accomplish the most important tasks
• results-oriented, assertive, and proactive
• able to make decisions based on the developed points and communicate conclusions appropriately to the target audience
• contributes effectively to the team, supports the team, and strives to create added value for the team

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.