Compliance Officer - Monitoring (6 months)

Swissquote is Switzerland's leading digital bank, employing more than 1,400 people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The bank offers a full suite of financial services, from trading and investing to everyday banking, and is constantly expanding its digital offering. The Compliance Officer will join the Legal & Compliance Department's Monitoring Team, where the focus is on ensuring that cash, securities and digital‑asset movements meet anti‑money‑laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist‑financing (CTF) standards. In this position you will examine and confirm the compliance of cash and securities transfers, as well as digital‑asset deposits and withdrawals. You will handle high‑risk transaction alerts, conduct detailed client clarifications, draft memoranda, and perform enhanced due‑diligence checks. The role also involves analysing transactional behaviour, spotting suspicious activity, reporting potential sanctions exposure, and documenting clients' source‑of‑funds and source‑of‑wealth information for digital assets. The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Law or Economics and brings three to five years of experience in compliance monitoring. A solid understanding of Swiss banking law and AML regulations is required, together with fluency in both English and French. The applicant must work analytically, be proactive, manage heavy workloads efficiently, and communicate clearly with colleagues and clients. Experience with cryptocurrency matters is considered a plus, and German language skills are viewed as a strong additional asset. The team operates in a multicultural, fast‑moving environment that encourages autonomy and collaboration, offering the chance to contribute to high‑impact regulatory projects while growing professionally. What the role asks for: - Degree in Law or Economics - 3–5 years experience in Compliance Monitoring - Good knowledge of Swiss banking and AML regulations - Excellent command of English and French - Analytical, proactive and able to prioritize high workloads - Very good communication and collaboration skills - Nice-to-have: Knowledge of crypto - Nice-to-have: German language proficiency