Director, KYC Compliance

About the role

We are partnering with a prestigious Swiss private bank to recruit a Director of KYC Compliance. This senior leader will head the High‑Risk Client Oversight division, ensuring rigorous due‑diligence and regulatory adherence for ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, politically exposed persons and clients from high‑risk jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full compliance lifecycle for high‑risk accounts, including enhanced due diligence at onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Provide expert advisory to Relationship Managers and senior executives on complex AML/CFT, sanctions and tax‑transparency matters (CRS/FATCA).
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators for audit inquiries and high‑risk portfolio reviews.
• Design, implement and maintain internal controls and policies tailored to mitigate risks associated with sensitive client segments.
• Participate as a voting member of the Client Acceptance Committee, making high‑stakes decisions on reputation and regulatory risk.

Required profile

• University degree in Law, Economics or Finance.
• Professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of compliance experience in private banking, with a strong focus on high‑risk/UHNW client segments.

Required skills