Compliance Officer

• 13 October 2026
• 100%
• Permanent position
• Basel

Join the Financial Crime Compliance team in Basel! This is a great chance to work in a flexible environment with excellent benefits.

Tasks ##

• Support sales units with business relationship openings and KYC processes.
• Advise on compliance matters related to anti-money laundering and sanctions.
• Analyze business relationships and transactions, defining necessary actions.

Skills ##

• University degree in law or business with 3+ years in compliance.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and communicate effectively.
• Proficient in Office applications, especially Excel, and IT systems.

Magdalena, Michael, Selvi and other colleagues from the Financial Crime Compliance department in Basel are looking for reinforcement. In other words: you!

Your new job

• Advise and support the sales units on questions regarding the opening and changes of business relationships, especially concerning the VSB and the KYC process
• Advise and support the sales units on matters related to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG) and embargo/sanction measures
• Conduct analysis of business relationships and transactions, assess matters and define measures
• Prepare documentation on regulatory relevant circumstances and draft suspicious activity reports to the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS)
• Contribute to the further development of key projects related to internal regulations, data collection and money laundering topics within the strategic orientation of the BKB Group

What we benefit from

• Completed university degree in law or business administration with professional experience (at least 3 years) in a compliance function of a financial intermediary
• Ability to analyse complex matters and communicate them appropriately to the target audience
• Experienced in working systematically, thinking in networks and solutions
• Communication skills combined with a healthy dose of assertiveness
• Confident and proficient in Office applications (especially Excel), coupled with a flair for IT systems and databases - do you already have knowledge of the banking software Avaloq? Extra points for you!

What you benefit from

• Besides a bank with a long tradition, find further exciting opportunities at our young, cheeky subsidiary Bank Cler to help shape the Group
• Flexible working hours, opportunities for home office
• A workplace in the city centre just a few minutes- walk from the station
• Interesting development opportunities - and we are here to support you
• Expect a comprehensive employment package from us? You are right, here are the details and many other benefits

Any questions? Gladly! If it-s about professional matters, José Taboada, Head of Financial Crime Compliance, looks forward to your call at 061 266 31 87. For all other questions about BKB, Sandra Ankli is happy to assist you at 061 266 33 42.

P.S. Because we are looking for a compliance specialist and not a copywriter, you can save yourself the motivation letter. Instead, we look forward to you answering three short questions in the application tool. Thank you!