Julius Baer

Financial Crime Compliance Officer in the Area of Financial Intelligence 100% (f/m/d)

Zurich Full time

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

YOUR CHALLENGE

  • Contribute to group-level analysis of suspicious transaction reports (STRs), helping identify emerging trends and patterns across Switzerland and international entities

  • Carry out routine AML checks and support the assessment of potentially unusual activity under supervision, ensuring alignment with internal policies and the FINMA ​​​Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance

  • Serve as a supportive resource within the Financial Intelligence unit, assisting in the preparation and submission of STRs and escalating findings appropriately

  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Legal and Compliance function, Front Office, Operations, Audit, and other departments to ensure effective coordination between the 1st and 2nd lines of defence

  • Help maintain and improve case management processes and contribute to small-scale enhancements in reporting tools and workflows within the area of Financial Intelligence

  • Ensure adherence to internal procedures and external regulations to help mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risks

  • Participate in regular business activity risk assessments under guidance, contributing data inputs and supporting action tracking for identified mitigation measures

  • Provide guidance and documentation to support internal stakeholders in understanding key FCC topics; assist in preparing materials for training sessions and awareness campaigns

  • Report significant compliance concerns promptly to senior staff and support response efforts when incidents arise

YOUR PROFILE

  • Master's degree in Law, Business, or a related field; further qualifications in AML/FCC considered advantageous

  • Up to 2 years of relevant experience in financial services, preferably within Compliance, AML, KYC, or investigative roles – internships or rotational programes included

  • Familiarity with principles of anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and financial crime compliance frameworks

  • Basic understanding of Swiss AML regulation​ (e.g. AMLA and AMLO-FINMA) and global red flags or typologies

  • Strong attention to detail, structured working style, and willingness to learn in a regulated environment

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with case management or compliance systems is a benefit

  • Professional written and spoken English (C2) and German (minimum B2 level); additional languages are an asset

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