Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer – Focus on Anti-Money Laundering

Gild your career. At Degussa. Degussa is one of the leading European gold and precious metal traders with its headquarters and active business locations in Switzerland, as well as branches in Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The company combines long-standing market expertise with modern platform and service competence: certified gold and silver bars and other precious metal products, transparent processes, and digital services for private customers as well as institutional investors. With more than 3 billion CHF turnover (2025) and full membership in the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), Degussa stands for the highest quality standards, consistent compliance, and sustainable customer trust. The company drives international scaling, operational excellence, and the strategic use of digital technologies to make precious metals accessible as a long-term wealth component for all generations. Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer (m/f/d) – Focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) At our location in Zürich, full-time Your tasks As a Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer (GRC Officer) with a focus on anti-money laundering, you will support compliance with anti-money laundering and regulatory requirements as well as the effective prevention of money laundering. Furthermore, you will participate in other governance, risk, and compliance tasks and support the local management as well as the local GRC team. In doing so, you will particularly take on: Responsibility for compliance with anti-money laundering and regulatory requirements (GwG, GwV, SRO guidelines as well as other relevant provisions). Conducting and monitoring KYC, CDD, and EDD checks, including the assessment of beneficial owners, complex customer structures, as well as PEP and sanctions checks. Risk analysis of customer relationships and business activities as well as monitoring and clarification of suspicious transactions and circumstances. Support with suspicious activity reports as well as with clarifications in connection with money laundering and terrorist financing. Advising specialist departments on compliance and regulatory issues as well as conducting training and awareness measures. Collaboration in the further development of internal guidelines, control systems, and compliance processes. Support with internal and external audits as well as participation in compliance projects and regulatory implementation initiatives. What you should bring Sound education related to financial services, economics, or law as well as several years of professional experience in a compliance, AML, or financial crime environment. Good knowledge of Swiss anti-money laundering regulation and practical experience in the areas of KYC, CDD, EDD, risk analysis, as well as PEP and sanctions checks. Experience in dealing with international customer structures and cross-border business relationships is an advantage. Analytical mindset, high quality and risk awareness as well as an independent, structured, and responsible way of working. High integrity, strong sense of responsibility, and a confident handling of sensitive information. Very good German and English skills in speaking and writing; further language skills are an advantage. Confident handling of common Microsoft Office applications; experience with compliance, KYC, and screening systems is an advantage. Impeccable reputation Your advantages with us Attractive salary as well as various additional benefits Tradition and future orientation – in a secure and strongly growing market environment at an internationally renowned company 25 days of vacation per year, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work mobile A dynamic team that is characterized by professionalism and team spirit Employee conditions for our products Individual development opportunities and further training offers A modern working environment in a central location in Zürich jpidc29686ejm jit0729jm jiy26jm