Group MLRO Financial Crime Framework

Job Description

The Group MLRO Financial Crime Framework is responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the Group-wide Financial Crime framework for the Wealth and Asset Management. The role provides strategic leadership across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Fraud, Tax Transparency, and Anti-Bribery, while fostering a strong risk culture throughout the organization. Working closely with the Front Office, Risk and local crime risks across all jurisdictions.

This role can be located in Switzerland, London or Luxembourg. 

Compliance teams, the Group MLRO Financial Crime Framework ensures the effective management of financial

• Define the Group's Financial Crime strategy, governance model, and control framework;
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Group Financial Crime framework covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Fraud Prevention, Terrorist Financing, Tax Transparency, and Anti-Bribery;
• Ensure that Financial Crime risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated across the Group;
• Embed Financial Crime risk management principles in close collaboration with Wealth Management, Risk, and other business functions;
• Oversee the implementation and continuous enhancement of the CLM framework, including onboarding, KYC, due diligence, periodic reviews, transaction monitoring scenarios and offboarding processes;
• Oversee Financial Crime risk assessments at Group level and ensure alignment across jurisdictions;
• Coordinate and provide functional leadership to local MLROs and Financial Crime teams across the Group through a strong dotted-line management model;
• Promote consistency in Financial Crime controls, methodologies, and risk management practices across all entities and jurisdictions;
• Act as the principal point of coordination for Financial Crime matters with regulators, auditors, and other control functions;

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other related discipline;
• Professional certifications in Financial Crime Compliance or AML would be recommended;
• 7-10 years of experience in Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, AML, or Regulatory Affairs within the banking or financial industry;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-border Financial Crime risks and regulatory requirements;
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment and provide functional leadership across jurisdictions;
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex matters to senior executives;
• Fluent in English ; French would be a plus.

Additional Information

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• Family-friendly and dynamic environment;
• Direct impact on the business, no matter your position or seniority;
• Work in an environment that encourages autonomy and entrepreneurship;
• Flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a better work-life balance;
• Variety of cultural and sporting activities during your free time;
• Inclusion and equal treatment;
• Various employee benefits & family friendly benefits.