AML Application Engineer

Are you passionate about running Compliance and AML technology solutions that help safeguarding the bank and its clients? Do you enjoy supporting the day-to-day operation, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of compliance-related applications, and working with innovative technologies including analytics and AI? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies? Join us and help us run the future Compliance architecture at Vontobel.

At Vontobel, we actively shape the future. We believe in empowering our clients – and our people – to build on their strengths and unlock new potential. Within the Legal & Compliance Platforms team, we are seeking a Compliance Operations Engineer / Application Specialist who is ready to take ownership of advanced solutions in the fields of application support, data analytics and AI.

What would your role be?

In this role, you will be responsible for critical Compliance and complex AML platforms, sanctions and adverse media screening as well as related investigation workflows. You will work closely with colleagues from Legal & Compliance, Operations and other IT colleagues to support, maintain and further develop reliable, scalable and compliant technology solutions.

• Implement and operate scalable software solutions using modern engineering best practices.
• Own the technical lifecycle of screening platforms including sanctions, PEP, adverse media and transaction screening solutions.
• Integrate external screening providers and internal banking applications through APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Partner with Compliance SMEs to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Manage application upgrades, vendor releases and technical roadmaps.
• Identify and implement AI-driven solutions supporting business and engineering objectives.
• Drive automation and operational excellence across screening and investigation processes.
• Ensure auditability, traceability and regulatory compliance of implemented solutions.
• Enable end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives.
• Take ownership for project implementation including timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Support stakeholders through actionable data analysis and intuitive data visualizations.

This role offers a high degree of ownership and autonomy. You will play a key role in operating the architecture, technology choices and strategic direction of Vontobel's Compliance and Screening platforms.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Proven experience as a technical operations engineer/application specialist supporting Compliance, AML, KYC or screening solutions.
• A good understanding of sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media screening and AML processes.
• Hands-on experience with API development and system implementation.
• Solid knowledge of Python, GitHub, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Helm, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, SQL / PL-SQL. Knowledge of Java, Spring and Neo4j Graph Database is a plus.
• Experience in software implementation and technical project management.
• Experience with messaging and integration technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch.
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit.

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.

Location Requirement

This role is based in Zurich but will move to Baar in 2030, ensuring close alignment with key stakeholders in the business.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

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.