Specialist, Financial Crime Risk / Specialistin, Financial Crime Risk

Specialist, Financial Crime Risk

Place of work: Basel, Switzerland

Employment rate: 80–100%

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: 1 year with possibility of extension

Other: Must be eligible to work in Switzerland

About Us

The Basel Institute on Governance is a hands-on centre of competence dedicated to promoting good governance and countering corruption for a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world. Established in 2003 in Basel, Switzerland, the Institute collaborates with partners worldwide to advance knowledge, practice, and policy on anti-corruption, asset recovery, and business integrity. With field operations across the globe, it employs approximately 150 staff members representing 32 nationalities and is an Associated Institute of the University of Basel.

The International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) is a specialised centre at the Basel Institute that collaborates with partner countries to enhance their capacities to recover illicit assets. We place a strong emphasis on hands-on mentoring in investigation methods and confiscation and prosecution strategies, as well as fostering international cooperation. Our dual goal is to build capacity and effectively advance cases to the recovery stage. Additionally, we develop and deliver bespoke training, support legislative and institutional reform processes, and engage with other international organisations to foster innovation and global policy dialogue on asset recovery.

One of our flagship products, the Basel Anti Money Laundering Index (Basel AML Index), serves as a trusted risk assessment tool used by financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs), and governments worldwide to evaluate risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing (ML/TF), and related financial crimes.

Job Description

The Specialist, Financial Crime Risk will play a key role in maintaining, developing, and enhancing the Basel AML Index. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Crime Risk, the successful candidate will provide data support, conduct research, and assist clients and users of the Basel AML Index.

Key Responsibilities

Data Support:

• Maintain and update data for the Basel AML Index, ensuring consistency, reliability, and methodological rigor.
• Provide statistical analysis and contribute to improving methods for risk weighting, scoring, and aggregation.
• Support the further enhancement of the Basel AML Index methodology.
• Conduct data checks and controls.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct background research on relevant AML/CFT indicators, legal frameworks, and the latest developments.
• Analyze Financial Action Task Force (FATF) data, including quarterly updates and annual publications.
• Draft data briefs, charts, and visual aids for internal and external reports.
• Assist in maintaining technical documentation of data sources and methodologies.
• Conduct research and provide support for the annual publication of the Index.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials.

Client Support:

• Assist clients with data requests and clarifications.
• Help prepare country reports on ML/TF risks.
• Coordinate meetings and deliver standard presentations about the Basel AML Index to potential new clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in economics, data science, international relations, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and risk assessment (familiarity with Excel, R, Python, or similar tools).
• Understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and methodologies is desirable.
• Strong experience working with international data sources and indicators.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow technical guidance.
• Fluent in English.

Offer

We provide an engaging and rewarding work environment characterized by a proactive, dynamic, and international team spirit. The role is both routine and varied, offering opportunities for initiative and innovation. We offer a competitive salary.

Application

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Basel Institute is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We have received positive evaluations from the Swiss Federal Administration regarding gender pay equality.