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AML Compliance Officer 80-100%

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid

Senior

Are you ready to make your mark in fintech? At YAPEAL, we haven’t just entered the market; we’ve redefined Embedded Finance. Recently recognized by BILANZ as the country's most innovative SME in finance, we were the firs…

Skills: AML Compliance, CTF Regulations, KYC, KYT, Due Diligence

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AML Compliance Officer 80-100%

YAPEAL

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland • Hybrid

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  • Full-time, Part-time
  • Culture Of Innovation And Flexibility, Growth Opportunities
  • Posted 5d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day AML compliance operations, including end-to-end due diligence, KYC/KYT monitoring, and regulatory reporting to MROS. Act as the internal competence center for compliance requirements to ensure new products are compliant by design.

Requirements

Proven experience in AML/CTF and sanction regulations within a fast-paced fintech environment. Must be tech-savvy with a strong affinity for IT/AI and fluent in both (Swiss-)German and English.

Full job description

Are you ready to make your mark in fintech?

At YAPEAL, we haven’t just entered the market; we’ve redefined Embedded Finance. Recently recognized by BILANZ as the country's most innovative SME in finance, we were the first company to secure a FINMA fintech license. The foundation is built. Our proprietary platform is ready to scale through two distinct business lines: YAPEAL Direct, our digital-first B2C & B2B offering, and YAPEAL Embedded, our high-growth B2B2X model.

We're on the lookout for an AML Compliance Officer to help us drive innovation and sustainable growth. Every risk assessment you conduct, every regulatory insight you provide, and every improvement you suggest in AML Compliance will shape YAPEAL’s secure and innovative journey in fintech.

Curious to learn more? Explore the role and join us in redefining the future of finance!

About The Role:

As an AML Compliance Officer, you will manage day-to-day compliance operations, ensuring effective monitoring and strict adherence to applicable regulations. Your role includes supporting the ongoing development of the AML Compliance Risk Framework and elevating compliance reporting. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will be a key contributor to YAPEAL's overall risk and compliance strategy.

Expect a Day Full of:

  • End-to-End Due Diligence: Execute robust onboarding and due diligence for new corporate and private client relationships in alignment with YAPEAL’s risk classification.
  • KYC & KYT Ownership: Oversee and optimize Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) rules, controls, and transaction monitoring.
    Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for competent authorities and independently manage reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS).
  • High-Risk Client Management: Conduct regular, meticulous reviews of high-risk customer relationships and complex client profiles.
  • Cross-Functional Defense: Monitor compliance control tasks in the 1st line of defense and independently process escalated 2nd line of defense cases.
  • Product & Innovation Shield: Serve as the internal competence center for compliance requirements, testing new system functionalities and ensuring new product features are compliant by design.
  • Risk Identification & Framework Evolution: Proactively identify regulatory risks based on legal and internal principles, driving the continuous development of our AML compliance framework.
  • Culture & Training: Organize and conduct engaging AML/CTF compliance training sessions across the organization.
  • Agile Support: Tackle ad-hoc compliance projects and tasks as the business scales.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • You have a genuine affinity for the fintech industry and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  • You bring proven experience in compliance functions, with a sharp focus on AML & CTF (Anti Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing) and sanction regulations.

  • As a tech-savvy compliance partner with a strong affinity for IT and AI, you actively leverage modern tools and explore emerging technologies to enhance our systems, reporting, and digital monitoring frameworks.

  • You possess a high degree of personal responsibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

  • You are fluent in (Swiss-)German with a strong, professional command of English.

Why Join YAPEAL?

At YAPEAL, we’re on a mission to transform the future of finance, and we’re looking for visionaries like you to join our journey. Here’s why YAPEAL is maybe your place to be:

A Culture of Innovation and Flexibility
Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, flexibility, and customer success. At YAPEAL, every idea matters, and every voice counts. We give our people all the flexibility they need to thrive and succeed.

Unmatched Growth Opportunities
As an expanding company, your contribution will directly shape our success and market presence. This is your chance to grow with us and make a tangible impact on the future of finance.

If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, YAPEAL is revolutionizing the financial landscape with our embedded finance solutions. We empower businesses to seamlessly integrate financial services into their products, enhancing customer experiences and unlocking new revenue streams. Combining cutting-edge technology with Swiss reliability, we’re setting a new standard for digital finance. Join us in building a future that’s uniquely dependable, and consistently innovative.

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About YAPEAL

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Your Swiss army knife for anything concerning business accounts, credit and debit cards, payments, and Embedded Finance.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Zürich
LinkedIn followers
4,814

Enabling your business with effortless financial solutions - from instant to integrated. YAPEAL, your Swiss Army knife for anything concerning business accounts, credit and debit cards, and payments - driving enhanced efficiency, customer experience and growth. Our Solutions: Cards as a Service for Banks: Issue branded debit and credit cards for private and business clients, eliminating legacy system limitations. Embedded Finance for Digital Platforms: Expand your value proposition with tailored card solutions. Issue branded cards or provide limited-acceptance cards for use cases like employee benefits, mobility, and more. Customer Loyalty for Corporates: Offer personalized financial solutions that enhance customer relationships, boost engagement, and create recurring revenue streams. Market Entry for FinTechs: Enter quickly and cost-effectively the Swiss market, ensuring regulatory adherence while fostering scalability and business growth in a competitive environment. Swiss business accounts: Open a digital Swiss business account with YAPEAL in minutes. Simple, fast, and secure, so you can focus on growing your business successfully. Business expense cards: Streamline your expense management with YAPEAL’s ready-to-use debit and credit cards, giving you more control, transparency, and efficiency. YAPEAL - FINMA Regulated, Swiss Made, SNB Account 🇨🇭

Offices: Max-Högger-Strasse 6, Zürich, 8048, CH

FinTechMobile PaymentCustomer ExperienceSpesenprozessFirmengründungEmbeddedFinancePersonalised IBAN Digital business accountExpense Management Business Expense Cards
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About YAPEAL

LinkedInVisit site

Your Swiss army knife for anything concerning business accounts, credit and debit cards, payments, and Embedded Finance.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Zürich
LinkedIn followers
4,814

Enabling your business with effortless financial solutions - from instant to integrated. YAPEAL, your Swiss Army knife for anything concerning business accounts, credit and debit cards, and payments - driving enhanced efficiency, customer experience and growth. Our Solutions: Cards as a Service for Banks: Issue branded debit and credit cards for private and business clients, eliminating legacy system limitations. Embedded Finance for Digital Platforms: Expand your value proposition with tailored card solutions. Issue branded cards or provide limited-acceptance cards for use cases like employee benefits, mobility, and more. Customer Loyalty for Corporates: Offer personalized financial solutions that enhance customer relationships, boost engagement, and create recurring revenue streams. Market Entry for FinTechs: Enter quickly and cost-effectively the Swiss market, ensuring regulatory adherence while fostering scalability and business growth in a competitive environment. Swiss business accounts: Open a digital Swiss business account with YAPEAL in minutes. Simple, fast, and secure, so you can focus on growing your business successfully. Business expense cards: Streamline your expense management with YAPEAL’s ready-to-use debit and credit cards, giving you more control, transparency, and efficiency. YAPEAL - FINMA Regulated, Swiss Made, SNB Account 🇨🇭

Offices: Max-Högger-Strasse 6, Zürich, 8048, CH

FinTechMobile PaymentCustomer ExperienceSpesenprozessFirmengründungEmbeddedFinancePersonalised IBAN Digital business accountExpense Management Business Expense Cards
View all jobs at YAPEAL

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