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Compliance Assistant - Monitoring (6 months)

2/26/2026

The Compliance Assistant will analyze and review high-risk AML alerts, completing necessary memos, and perform due diligence analysis requiring client clarifications. Responsibilities also include following up on client clarification processes and blocking accounts when required.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We are Switzerland’s leader in digital banking and offer our clients innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to meet their investment needs. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have additional offices in Zurich, Luxembourg, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, Bucharest, and South Africa. Swissquote Group Holding Ltd has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN) since May 2000 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). As well as various online trading products – including stocks, bonds, funds derivative products, and cryptocurrencies – Swissquote also provides Forex, automated solutions, and mortgage services. Today, we are proud to deliver our services to + 1 million clients with access to more than 60 stock exchanges worldwide and can trade over 3 million products through performant and secure platforms. Swissquote is the marketing brand for the activities of Swissquote Bank Ltd (Switzerland) regulated by FINMA, Swissquote Bank Europe SA (Luxembourg) regulated by the CSSF, Swissquote Bank Ltd (UK) regulated by the FCA, Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd regulated by the MFSA, Swissquote MEA Ltd. (UAE) regulated by the DFSA, Swissquote Pte Ltd (Singapore) regulated by the MAS, Swissquote Asia Limited (Hong Kong) licensed by the Hong Kong SFC, Swissquote Capital Markets (Cyprus) regulated by CySEC and Swissquote South Africa (Pty) Ltd liecensed by the FSCA.
About the Role

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +650’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!

 

Job Description

As a Compliance Assistant, you will be part of the Compliance Department and work in the Monitoring Service. You will have multiple tasks, which include:

  • Analysis and review of AML alerts qualified as high risk transactions and complete HRT memos
  • Perform due diligence analysis and send clarifications to the client from an AML perspective
  • Follow-up of the process of clarification with the clients, and the blockage of accounts when necessary

 

Qualifications

  • Graduated in Laws or in Economics is a strong asset
  • Interest in the financial industry and the compliance field
  • Excellent command of English and French
  • Analytical and methodological approach
  • Flexible, motivated and able to learn quickly
  • Very good communication skills
  • Strong team player who enjoys working in multicultural, dynamic, technological and international environment

Additional Information

SQ1

  • Managerial role: No
  • Key Skills
    AnalysisReviewAML AlertsDue DiligenceClient ClarificationsAccount BlockageEnglishFrenchAnalytical ApproachMethodological ApproachFlexibilityMotivationTeam Player
    Categories
    Finance & AccountingLegalAdministrativeSecurity & Safety
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