Crypto Compliance Officer – Monitoring

Company Description

At Swissquote, we’re all in. All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.

We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.

We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.

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

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Job Description

Are you eager to take up a new challenge? Join the Compliance Department as a Crypto Compliance Officer in the Monitoring Team. You will have multiple tasks which include:

• Review and validate digital asset deposits and withdrawals from an AML/CTF standpoint, in accordance with the Bank’s delegation framework.

• Perform crypto due diligence and blockchain investigations, including the analysis of monitoring alerts, wallets, counterparties and exposure to high-risk activities.

• Assess and document clients’ digital asset-related Source of Funds and Source of Wealth.

• Identify and escalate potentially suspicious activities and sanctions-related exposure to the relevant Compliance teams.

• Participate in key regulatory projects related to digital assets and contribute to the optimization of internal processes and guidelines.

• Draft, review, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and guidelines related to digital assets and crypto-related activities.

• Provide training and support to new employees on operational processes, and deliver guidance to Compliance teams on the effective use of digital tools and systems.

• Respond to inquiries and information requests from regulatory authorities, counterparties, and FINMA regarding digital assets, cryptocurrency-related matters, and associated compliance topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Law or Economics, or proven relevant experience in AML/CTF compliance, including digital assets.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position within a financial institution or in an AML/CTF compliance role related to digital assets.

• Proven experience in blockchain analysis, crypto due diligence, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth assessments, with a strong understanding of related financial crime risks.

• Experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Lukka, TRM Labs, Chainalysis or equivalent solutions.

• Knowledge of Swiss AML laws, including AMLA, AMLO-FINMA and CDB, and other applicable regulations.

• Excellent command of English and French. Other languages are a strong asset.

• Analytical and methodological approach, with strong writing and documentation skills.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Strong team player who enjoys working in a multicultural, dynamic, technological and international environment.