At a Glance: The Story Behind AMINA
Founded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry providing a seamless, secure and easy-to-use bridge between digital and traditional assets. As a smart bank, AMINA Bank offers a fully universal suite of regulated banking services in the emerging digital economy. In August 2019, AMINA Bank received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license – the first time a reputed regulatory authority such as FINMA has granted a license to a financial services provider with a core capability in digital assets. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services combined with the highest security standards make AMINA Bank’s value proposition unique. CVVC Global Report and CB Insights name AMINA Bank as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)
We are bringing a new financial services paradigm to the blockchain and finance economy. In scope of our growth plans, we are looking for a Senior Front Risk Manager for our Front Office/Sales team in Zug.
The individual will work closely with Relationship Managers on key client onboardings, providing guidance on Compliance matters, considering regulatory requirements, policies, and industry standards. Furthermore, the role will support Business Management in their assigned first line of defense tasks and act as a key interface between the first and second line of defense.
Your AMINA To-Do List
* Advise and collaborate with Client Managers throughout the entire client lifecycle, including client onboarding due diligence, upselling, periodic or ad hoc reviews, and offboarding, ensuring compliance with relevant internal and external regulations.
* Execute 1st line of defense (1LoD) monitoring and controls according to internal frameworks and manage follow-up measures to address identified risks. Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
* Analyze risks across front-office activities, including trading, sales, and client onboarding while implementing effective risk controls to mitigate these risks.
* Involve in projects and initiatives to improve front-to-back compliance processes and related formalities.
* Act as a subject matter expert on Compliance related topics within 1LoD. Develop and deliver front-office training and communication measures to enhance compliance awareness and promote a culture of risk management.
* Act as an interface between 1LoD and 2LoD, ensuring alignment on compliance management practices and resolving escalations efficiently.
Your golden ticket to the AMINA team:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
* 7+ years of relevant experience in Front Compliance or Front Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or Business Management in a banking or financial services environment.
* Exposure to digital asset banking is a plus.
* Strong understanding of Swiss AML/CFT regulations (esp. AMLA, AMLO, and CDB 20) and sales practices.
* Proficient in data analysis, with experience using risk management tools and systems.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.
Why We’re Awesome
Join our skilled team and together redefine finance.
We owe our exponential growth to our innovative and collaborative team spirit and talented workforce. Every voice counts as we are always committed to learning from diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank. Regardless of your age, gender, belief, and background, at AMINA EVERYONE (E) is welcome!
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