Central File Senior Employee

For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Senior Employee to join the Central File department.

The role will consist in opening and closing of accounts, checking client documentation, fees, client signatures and overall client documentation and appropriateness. The mission of the central file is to ensure the accuracy of all account opening, handle all administrative requests and review all client related documentation.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist in meeting the bank’s budget and KPI
  • Verify all special tariffs and client fees
  • Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors when required
  • Verify all the client instructions in terms of form, signature and authenticity
  • Analyse the account opening documentation (in compliance with CDB, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, QI-FATCA, CRS)
  • Ensure the opening, updating and closing of client relationships is duly done in the banking system
  • Timely scan and archive the documentation by maintaining accuracy of both physical and electronic files
  • Daily/weekly advise to Front Office team for client onboarding
  • Be a controller of all the account opening and closing document and scan them for audit evidence
  • Reconcile the accounts on a daily basis
  • Collaborate with Compliance team on compliance inquiries and account opening process
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory pronouncements
  • Ensure full awareness of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention
  • Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
  • Stay abreast of changes in Operations & Compliance and related policies
  • Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
  • Assist related departments as needed
  • Support and replace Operations personnel as needed
  • Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information
  • All other ad hoc duties and/or activities related that management might request of the employee from time to time

 

Profile:

  • University degree with professional qualifications in Central File
  • Proven track record in banking central file
  • +5 years relevant experience in banking operations; central file, settlement, processing and reconciliation transactions pertaining to all accounts
  • Good verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and French, Arabic is a plus
  • Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives
  • Computer skills (MS Office and bank applications)
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Planning, organizing and analytical ability
  • Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and outside contacts

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Accountant

For one of our clients, a Family Office based in Geneva, we are currently looking for an Accountant for a temporary mission of 8 months.

 

Responsibilities

  • Keep accounting records of shareholders and Swiss private entities (mainly service entities) accurate, duly documented and up to date,
  • Process payments to suppliers in due time,
  • Process expense reports,
  • Issue debit notes and statements of disbursement and ensure collection in due time,
  • Prepare billing to Group entities and other related parties,
  • Perform quarterly and annual closing of accounts,
  • Prepare annual statutory financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes to the financial statements,
  • Prepare accurate quarterly VAT returns in due time,
  • Assist in preparation of accurate annual tax returns of Swiss private entities in due time including forms for dividends and stamp taxes,
  • Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Swiss private entities and their periodic review,
  • Prepare monthly cash forecast of Swiss private entities, prepare bank transfers and ensure cash management is granted,
  • Assist external auditors during annual audit,
  • Produce monthly cash reporting,
  • Assist in quarterly wealth reporting,
  • Provide support for other financial ad hoc requests.

 

Profile

  • Accounting certificate or University degree in Accounting/Finance,
  • 3 to 5 years relevant experience in general accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a fiduciary with an international exposure,
  • English & French fluent (C1/advanced) both verbal & written,
  • Strong analytical mind, rigorous and well organised,
  • Stress resistant and ability to work with tight deadlines,
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities,
  • Team player,
  • Self confident with IT sofware including experience with Dr. Tax,
  • Available immediately,
  • Swiss residency is a must have.

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected.

Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer – Monitoring & Transactions/Market Abuse

For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer to be responsible for the adherence to local and international regulations and standards related to conduct, as well as supervisory requirements and group expectations. The candidate shall manage the Bank’s relevant conduct related risks through the appropriate control and oversight activities.

This is a temporary mission until December 2024 with an immediate start.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Support the Compliance SSU team,
  • Controls and monitoring,
  • Projects support,
  • Suitability framework: governance and adequacy of products/services to the customers,
  • Prevention of Market Abuse: employees transactions,
  • Follow up on conditions set by local Supervisors, External and Internal auditors,
  • SSU policies and procedures,
  • Training for the sales force.

 

Profile:

  • Bachelor degree in economics, finance or related experience,
  • Previous experience in the Banking industry within compliance (monitoring and transactions)
  • Previous experience in the Operations department or in Financial Products related areas and understanding of security related processes,
  • Previous experience in Market Abuse is highly desirable,
  • Good multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage outstanding issues until resolution,
  • Strong follow-up skills,
  • Good knowledge of the different investment products,
  • Good command of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint (presentations),
  • English and French fluent, Spanish or Portuguese as a plus,
  • Swiss residency,
  • Availability immediate or ASAP,

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.