Compliance Officer - Sanctions Risk Framework Owner
Place of work
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 900 - 4 900 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
2 900 - 4 900 EUR/monthThe specific salary offered considers: the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role and the applicant’s own profile including education/ qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
Are you passionate about navigating the complex world of global sanctions compliance? Join our dynamic team at Swiss Re where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing strategies that control our exposure to the sanctions risk while enabling compliant business operations worldwide.
We are open to considering candidates based in other locations.
About the Role
As our Sanctions Risk Framework Owner, you'll be the driving force behind Swiss Re's global sanctions compliance strategy. You'll design, oversee, and continuously evolve our global sanctions risk framework, bringing together your expertise in sanctions regimes, interpretation of sanctions developments, and their application to the insurance industry with a strategic mindset.
Key Responsibilities
• Own and enhance the global Sanctions Risk Framework, including policies, standards, and processes that form the foundation of our sanctions risk management approach.
• Monitor and interpret sanctions developments from relevant authorities, translating them into impact on our business.
• Develop and coordinate responses, including approvals, communication and implementation across the company.
• Provide ongoing oversight of the design and effectiveness of the sanctions control environment.
• Provide expert advisory support to senior stakeholders on sanctions topics and develop position papers to enable consistent guidance across business units.
• Own and drive the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of sanction controls in screening and related tools.
• Lead training and awareness by developing comprehensive training material for employees, conducting trainings, and supporting the growth of sanctions expertise within Compliance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of our compliance processes and controls, contributing to the broader financial crime risk management strategy.
Please note that this role does not involve hands-on screening, alert handling, or KYC case processing.
About the Team
The Compliance Financial Crime Risk Frameworks (FCR) team is responsible for global Compliance frameworks covering four key financial crime risks: Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Economic Sanctions. We develop, maintain, and implement global policies, standards, processes, and supporting technology to manage these risks effectively. Our diverse team spans New York, Bratislava, and London, working collaboratively to monitor emerging risks and regulatory developments across all jurisdictions where Swiss Re operates.
We are open to considering candidates based in other locations.
About the Role
As our Sanctions Risk Framework Owner, you'll be the driving force behind Swiss Re's global sanctions compliance strategy. You'll design, oversee, and continuously evolve our global sanctions risk framework, bringing together your expertise in sanctions regimes, interpretation of sanctions developments, and their application to the insurance industry with a strategic mindset.
Key Responsibilities
• Own and enhance the global Sanctions Risk Framework, including policies, standards, and processes that form the foundation of our sanctions risk management approach.
• Monitor and interpret sanctions developments from relevant authorities, translating them into impact on our business.
• Develop and coordinate responses, including approvals, communication and implementation across the company.
• Provide ongoing oversight of the design and effectiveness of the sanctions control environment.
• Provide expert advisory support to senior stakeholders on sanctions topics and develop position papers to enable consistent guidance across business units.
• Own and drive the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of sanction controls in screening and related tools.
• Lead training and awareness by developing comprehensive training material for employees, conducting trainings, and supporting the growth of sanctions expertise within Compliance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of our compliance processes and controls, contributing to the broader financial crime risk management strategy.
Please note that this role does not involve hands-on screening, alert handling, or KYC case processing.
About the Team
The Compliance Financial Crime Risk Frameworks (FCR) team is responsible for global Compliance frameworks covering four key financial crime risks: Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Economic Sanctions. We develop, maintain, and implement global policies, standards, processes, and supporting technology to manage these risks effectively. Our diverse team spans New York, Bratislava, and London, working collaboratively to monitor emerging risks and regulatory developments across all jurisdictions where Swiss Re operates.
Employee perks, benefits
• Attractive performance-based bonus
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts
Information about the selection process
We provide feedback to all candidates via email. If you have not heard back from us, please check your spam folder.
Please use the link below to upload your CV in English.
We are looking forward to your application!
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Advanced (C1)
Personality requirements and skills
About You
You're a detail-oriented compliance professional with deep sanctions expertise across sanctions regimes and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment while being capable of working independently on complex sanctions matters. Your analytical mindset enables you to translate regulatory requirements into practical frameworks and solutions.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Strong Compliance experience, including at least 5 years focused on Sanctions topics, ideally within the insurance industry.
• Deep expertise in financial, economic and trade sanctions.
• Proven experience in translating sanctions developments across regimes, regulations and programs into business impact and risk responses.
• Sound experience in risk frameworks, particularly in drafting policies, standards, and processes, and maintaining a Compliance Risk framework.
• University or equivalent qualification with fluency in English (written and spoken); legal training would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues across all seniority levels.
These are additional nice to haves:
• Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) or another professional sanctions certification
• Knowledge of other financial crime risks (Fraud, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Bribery and Corruption)
• Additional languages, especially German
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training programs
You're a detail-oriented compliance professional with deep sanctions expertise across sanctions regimes and excellent communication skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment while being capable of working independently on complex sanctions matters. Your analytical mindset enables you to translate regulatory requirements into practical frameworks and solutions.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
• Strong Compliance experience, including at least 5 years focused on Sanctions topics, ideally within the insurance industry.
• Deep expertise in financial, economic and trade sanctions.
• Proven experience in translating sanctions developments across regimes, regulations and programs into business impact and risk responses.
• Sound experience in risk frameworks, particularly in drafting policies, standards, and processes, and maintaining a Compliance Risk framework.
• University or equivalent qualification with fluency in English (written and spoken); legal training would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues across all seniority levels.
These are additional nice to haves:
• Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) or another professional sanctions certification
• Knowledge of other financial crime risks (Fraud, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, and Bribery and Corruption)
• Additional languages, especially German
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training programs
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Brief description of the company
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to aging populations and cybercrime. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where we were founded in 1863, the Swiss Re operates through a network of around 70 offices globally. Our approximately 15'000 employees provide a wide range of technical expertise, enabling us to develop unique solutions and drive growth. Swiss Re Slovakia is the second largest location with various teams in Finance, IT, Business Operations, Asset Management, and other functions. In 2026, we celebrate 20th anniversary of building resilience in Slovakia. For more information please visit: www.swissre.com
Join Swiss Re and you will join a company awarded with Najzamestnavatel 2025 in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (1st place), Healthy Company of the Year 2025 (1st place) and Via Bona Responsible Large Company Award 2022 (1st place).
Number of employees
2500 employees
Company address
Contact
Contact person: Zuzana Noskova
ID: 5273840
Dátum zverejnenia: 16.7.2026
2026-07-16
lokalita: Bratislava Pozícia: Compliance Specialist, Lawyer, Risk Manager Spoločnosť: Swiss Re
Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 900 EUR/month