head of investigations, transaction monitoring

vor 8 Stunden

Genf, Genf, Schweiz Lotus Partners Vollzeit

For one of our clients, a leading private banking institution based in Geneva, we are looking for a:

HEAD OF INVESTIGATIONS, TRANSACTION MONITORING & SANCTIONS

Job description

  • Lead the Investigations, Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions function within the Swiss Compliance framework, managing a team of approximately 10 FTEs.
  • Oversee AML investigations related to suspected money laundering, unusual or high-risk transactions, and complex client structures.
  • Ensure high-quality review, validation and decision-making on AML cases in coordination with senior Compliance management.
  • Manage transaction monitoring activities, including alert allocation, prioritisation, escalation, and investigation workflows.
  • Supervise the sanctions advisory and investigation activities, including blocked accounts and sensitive sanctions-related matters.
  • Oversee name screening and transaction filtering systems and ensure their effective operation.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and appropriate reporting to Swiss governance bodies.
  • Perform post-SAR analyses and identify trends, weaknesses and opportunities for control enhancements.
  • Coordinate responses to Swiss judicial requests in collaboration with the Legal department.
  • Review and adapt transaction monitoring scenarios on a risk-based approach.
  • Proactively manage team resources to address backlogs and ensure operational continuity.
  • Foster close collaboration across Compliance teams to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert on AML and sanctions topics at Swiss and Group levels.
  • Produce management information and dashboards, including periodic AML reporting.
  • Contribute to AML and sanctions training initiatives for Swiss and Group stakeholders.
  • Participate in Group-wide AML transformation and policy enhancement projects.

Required profile

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in AML investigations, transaction monitoring and SAR reporting within a Swiss private banking environment.
  • Master's degree in Law, Economics or a related field.
  • CAS Compliance or equivalent qualification required.
  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss regulatory requirements (AMLA, FINMA ordinances, CDB).
  • Proven experience managing teams and handling complex, high-risk cases.
  • Strong analytical, organisational and IT skills, including experience with goAML.
  • Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
  • Swiss residency required.

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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