Wealth Management, Formalities Control

Job Description
About Schroders Group
Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

The team
The Formalities Control & Support Specialist role sits within the Middle Office Function within the Formalities Control & Support Team.

The role reports to the Head of Formalities Control & Support Team.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented KYC/Onboarding expert to join our Formalities and Control Support team.In this role, you will support front-to-back reviews of the Account Opening and Change In Circumstance processes for clients across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on Swiss, German, and UK regulations. The position plays a key role in maintaining a smooth client experience from day 1 and through the lifecycle with Schroders.

What You'll Do

• Perform overall Account Opening and Change in Circumstance processes for Schroder & Co Bank AG, ensuring compliance with Swiss and International regulations as well as internal policies
• Conduct KYC/AML due diligence reviews as part of front-to-back Client Onboarding process, ensuring identification of account holder, beneficial owners, and other relevant individuals or entities meet the required regulatory standards (i.e. CDB, QI, FATCA, CRS, AML)
• Work closely with the Business in Zurich and Geneva, to review client documentation and formalities control matters for accuracy and completeness, addressing queries, and providing clarity on processes
• Collaborate with team members and Team Head, having an open mindset and willing to bring ideas and efficiencies into processes
• Participate in ad-hoc compliance reviews, internal projects, and regulatory initiatives

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need

• At least +5 years of experience in Client Onboarding and Change Management within the Swiss private banking environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Thorough understanding of Swiss regulatory and Compliance requirements (eg. FINMA, CDB)
• Strong knowledge of Swiss Banking and Due Diligence requirements (eg. QI, FATCA, CRS)
• Experience dealing with KYC documentation for simple and complex structures
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with German/French a plus
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI) is advantageous

What You'll Be Like

• A phenomenal teammate who can maintain good working relationships within the group with collaborators
• Strong coordination and organizational capabilities
• Commercially minded and service oriented
• Flexible and able to cope with a changing environment
• Motivated to shape this position due to new requirements

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

About Us
We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.