Compliance Manager Monitoring – Associate-Director

As an Associate‑Director within the Compliance department of a financial institution, you will head one of the Monitoring teams. Reporting to the Head of AML Transaction Monitoring‑Vice‑Director, you are responsible for supervising operational activities and managing people in line with senior‑management expectations. Your daily work will involve leading the Monitoring team through task coordination, performance oversight and professional development. You will direct AML and compliance reviews of crypto‑currency, cash and securities transfers, ensuring timely analysis of higher‑risk transactions. You will also supervise sanctions‑alert handling, validate escalations, and guide investigations of potentially suspicious clients. In addition, you will drive the refinement of internal procedures by drafting, reviewing and updating policies, and you will represent Compliance on key regulatory and strategic projects, embedding monitoring functions into broader business initiatives. The role requires a university degree in Law, Economics or a related discipline, together with at least five to seven years of experience in a compliance function within the financial sector. You must be fluent in both English and French, possess a strong analytical and methodical mindset, and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and decision‑making abilities. Leadership in a multicultural, dynamic, tech‑driven environment is also essential. A certification in Compliance Management is considered a strong asset, as is proficiency in German. Experience working in a multicultural, technology‑focused setting further strengthens your profile and supports the collaborative culture the team aims to foster. What the role asks for: - University degree in Law, Economics or related field - 5–7 years compliance experience in financial industry - Fluent English - Fluent French - Strong analytical, structured mindset - Excellent communication, interpersonal and decision‑making skills - Certification in Compliance Management (nice-to-have) - German language proficiency (nice-to-have)