Client Review Specialist (12-month contract)

Onex , Geneva, Switzerland

Type: n/a

Category: Customer Service & Support

Requirements: English
Company: Lombard Odier
Region: Onex , Geneva

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.

With a history spanning over 225 years, Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.

Rethink Everything is our philosophy it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

Client Review Specialist (12-month contract)

Client File Review Team - KYC, AML & Regulatory Reviews Private Client Reviews

Within CP COO Office, the Client File Review unit is in charge of reviewing all client records through a several years exercise to ensure the quality and completeness of the information and documents related to all existing Banking relationships. The AML/KYC, regulatory and operational information are being compared against defined standards derived from the regulatory framework, support being given to Front Office units to complete/update records when required.

YOUR ROLE:

Perform comprehensive background checks, due diligence researches, assess and document the sources of information

Evaluate KYC accuracy, completeness and plausibility

Analyze AML risks associated with the client, identify red flag situations and escalate any risks and operational issues detected

Review risk category change of accounts in line with regulatory requirements and internal directives

Analyse existing clients (physical persons and entities), account data and documents in accordance with internally defined standards derived from the regulatory framework (CDB, LBA, etc)

Provide guidance to the Front Office in respect of the KYC requirements

Liaise with Front Office to obtain additional information/documentation and corroborate received information

Identify potential gaps and look for misplaced information

Maintain a good and smooth relationship with our key stakeholders, e.g. Front Office, Compliance, Legal, to ensure the best client experience

Contribute ideas to further improve and streamline the KYC processes as well as participate in strategic technology change initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE:

Previously worked in a Compliance, Legal, Onboarding and/or Audit departments with AML/KYC experience

Curiosity and natural interest in people, history and geopolitics

Great team player with positive mind-set

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to perform detailed reports

Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills

Sensitivity to the risks inherent in the function

Highly organized and self-driven

Ability to summarize complex topics and multi-task skills

Strong willingness to participate and help others, ability to develop relationships and solicit other departments

Excellent communication skills

Professional certification in Compliance and /or AML/CTF would be an advantage

Fluent in both English and French, another language would be an asset

Residence in Switzerland.

Our Maisons DNA is defined by five core values. Excellence drives us to be the best at what we do, while Innovation fuels our progress. Respect underpins every interaction, and Integrity shapes our actions. Together, we are One Team, united in serving our clients with unwavering dedication.

As a responsible and supportive employer, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment for our employees and candidates. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are woven into the fabric of our Maisons DNA, and we strive to ensure that our employees can fulfill both their personal and professional aspirations by encouraging internal mobility and individual upskilling programs. We firmly believe that building Diverse Teams contributes to our successes and to deliver on this, we actively embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our business strategy.

It is an exciting time to join our Teams. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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