Head of Transaction Monitoring (100%)

Are you an experienced compliance professional passionate about financial crime prevention? Do you thrive in a diverse, international, and fast-changing environment? Join us as the Head of Transaction Monitoring and play a key role in shaping our compliance strategy while leading a high-performing team.

What would your role be?

• Lead and develop a team of financial crime compliance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence.

• Oversee the second line of defense reviews for transaction monitoring alerts, ensuring thorough analysis of asset origins, client profiles, and commercial backgrounds.

• Monitor and assess transactional behaviors, including crypto-related transactions, and provide expert guidance on high-risk activities.

• Partner with Relationship Managers (RMs) to support them in compliance matters, providing clear and actionable guidance.

• Enhance risk management frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with internal compliance functions to create a holistic client risk assessment and ensure consistency across the organization.

• Drive innovation by continuously improving transaction monitoring processes and leveraging new technologies where applicable.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in financial crime compliance and transaction monitoring, with expertise in regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, able to navigate complexity with confidence.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

• Experience with cryptocurrency transactions and compliance frameworks is a plus.

What do we offer?

• A leadership role in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.

• A top Zurich location with modern workspaces, including a rooftop terrace and free lunch.

• A diverse and inclusive team culture that values different perspectives.

• Flexible work arrangements, including up to 40% home office.

• An agile work environment, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

• Flat hierarchies with direct access to decision-makers and leadership.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in 27 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.