Compliance Officer - Sanctions

Swissquote, the Swiss leader in online banking, serves more than half a million clients through secure digital platforms and a workforce of over a thousand employees who work flexibly, without a dress code, in multicultural teams. The company is looking for a Compliance Officer to join its Compliance Support and Sanctions service, contributing to the bank’s financial‑security agenda. In this role you will carry out sanctions due‑diligence on new and existing clients, analyse escalated sanctions hits from screening activities, and evaluate exposure to sectoral sanctions, export controls and dual‑use goods. You will advise on whether to accept, reject or further investigate client relationships, support fellow compliance officers on sanctions matters, monitor regulatory news, and help shape sanctions policies and procedures. Additional duties include fine‑tuning screening systems, contributing to risk‑tolerance monitoring, handling ad‑hoc reporting requests, delivering targeted sanctions training, and preparing internal memos and presentations for management. The position requires deep expertise in financial sanctions and solid knowledge of Swiss banking and financial legislation. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or economics, possess three to five years (or more) of experience in the financial sector, and demonstrate strong analytical and methodological skills. Fluency in French and English, excellent written communication, proficient PowerPoint use, and the ability to prioritize heavy workloads are essential. Strong collaboration abilities and a team‑oriented mindset in a dynamic, international environment are also required. Swissquote offers a fast‑paced setting where multicultural collaboration is valued, and the flexible work culture encourages personal growth. Fluency in additional languages is considered a plus, and the inclusive hiring policy welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.