Senior Compliance Officer

A Swiss boutique bank specializing in Commodity Trade Finance is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to strengthen its AML, sanctions, and regulatory compliance framework within a fast-growing international environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve commodity trade finance transactions and credit limits through comprehensive risk and compliance assessments
• Analyze trade documentation, transaction structures, logistics, and counterparties to identify inconsistencies or red flags
• Provide compliance guidance and recommendations to internal approval bodies and escalate high-risk concerns where necessary
• Ensure adherence to Swiss and international sanctions regimes, including client, counterparty, vessel, and goods screening
• Identify and assess sanctions circumvention risks and evaluate the impact of regulatory developments on existing portfolios
• Maintain and enhance sanctions controls, watchlists, escalation procedures, and review processes
• Investigate AML transaction monitoring alerts and unusual activities, including preparation of suspicious activity reports where required
• Deliver compliance training and provide advisory support to business teams on AML, sanctions, and trade-based financial crime risks
• Support annual risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and remediation of audit findings
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across a lean and dynamic organizational structure

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory functions within banking or commodity trading
• Mandatory experience in commodity trade finance compliance
• Strong understanding of banking regulations, AML requirements, sanctions frameworks, and regulatory developments
• University degree in Law, Economics, or a related field; additional compliance certifications are an advantage
• Ability to work independently and apply practical, risk-based judgment in complex situations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Clear and structured communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset suited to a lean organization
• High level of accountability, perseverance, and attention to detail
• Fluency in English required; Swiss/EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit required