BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
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BBVA in Switzerland is the only bank in the BBVA Group devoted exclusively to Private Banking. As part of a global financial group that is heading banking transformation worldwide, we combine experience and soundness with new-era innovative spirit. We are wherever our clients are, Creating Opportunities and committed to banking of the future. We provide the best financial advisory and wealth diversification options by investing in global financial markets.
BBVA is a Spanish bank and in Switzerland our offices are located in Zürich
About the job:
Your main tasks
Perform due diligence reviews and further clarifications (including KYC and KYT assessment) from an AML/CFT perspective in line with regulatory requirements and internal directives
Review and control account opening documentation (including legal documentation related to complex structures, trusts, foundations, LLC, third parties, etc)
Analysis and monitoring of transactions, verification of transaction alerts, etc. Including traditional assets and crypto assets from an AML perspective
Carry out ad-hoc reviews and investigations
Filtering of payments and client data
Participation in key regulatory projects
Working closely with and supporting other teams
Your profile
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in law, economics or similar field
5 years minimum of relevant experience in the banking industry and specialist know-how in financial crime, in particular KYC periodic reviews/ad-hoc reviews, account opening with a thorough knowledge of AML regulatory requirements
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
High ethical standards, strong critical thinking, detective, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good communicator, team player and with an active attitude
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
Proficient knowledge of MS Office, computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
Experience in cryptos forensic tools (Eg. chainalysis)
Fluent in Spanish in addition to English or German knowledge
Motivated, proactive, flexible and team-oriented personality
Skills:
AML Policies, Analytical Thinking, Banking, Detail-Oriented, English Language, KYC Compliance, Spanish Language, Troubleshooting