Assistant Manager Governance bei EFG Bank AG

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

The role requires you to support the Director and Senior Managers in the efficient and effective functioning of the team, providing day to day support and contributing to the effective execution of team objectives, whilst developing the skills necessary for future progression into full managerial responsibilities. 

Working closely with senior leadership and cross functional teams, you will help to ensure that processes run smoothly, compliance standards are met, and service levels are maintained. 

This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, assists in managing workloads and priorities, and contributes to the delivery of high-quality services that enable the business to operate efficiently and effectively.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform your role in accordance with procedures, taking the lead on all day-to-day activity. Assume ownership, responsibility, and accountability for AML/CFT/CPF and Compliance elements of the services provided by EFG to clients, under limited supervision.
• Conduct compliance testing and prepare six-monthly compliance reports for client entities for board meetings.
• Manage and maintain Client and Investor Due Diligence (CDD), including the completion, review, and approval of periodic reviews and trigger events, ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded in the PureClient system.
• Oversee the client periodic review process and monitor external audit points for Funds Services clients, ensuring timely clearance of identified issues.
• Develop and maintain systems and controls, including policies and procedures, to meet Group directives, regulatory requirements, and evolving standards.
• Deliver proactive client service while effectively managing operational and fiduciary risks; independently monitor, organise, and prioritise workload.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues, including workflow monitoring, task delegation, and acting as a point of escalation for queries.
• Contribute to projects and change initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, standardisation, and increased efficiency.
• Support colleagues and the business as needed, including tasks outside the immediate scope of your role.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, codes of practice, and internal policies; assess and escalate risks to management as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for personal development, ensuring all CPD requirements and relevant training are completed annually.

Skills and experience

• Recognised Professional Qualification - e.g. Accountancy, Chartered Secretary, STEP, Banking, Securities, Compliance or other relevant Table 5 qualification (working towards Table 5) along with relevant experience in AML/CFT/CPF and Financial Regulation.
• 3 years' relevant finance industry experience working within an offshore financial services organisation, with a good understanding of all areas of client administration and fiduciary services. 
• A good knowledge and understanding of the local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements in the environment in which we operate.
• Possess a strong commitment to client service excellence
• Ability to manage workloads effectively whilst navigating varying deadlines. 
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, with minimum supervision and communicate with clarity and purpose both in written and verbal forms. 
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficient in the use of a range of Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).  Knowledge of PureClient, FrontInvest and/or Navision is desirable.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.