Specialist, 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

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 works with partners worldwide to advance knowledge, practice and policy on anti-corruption, asset recovery and business integrity. With field operations worldwide, it has some 150 staff covering 32 nationalities. The Basel Institute 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 works together with partner countries to strengthen their capacities to recover illicit assets. We place particular emphasis on hands-on mentoring on investigation methods and confiscation and prosecution strategies, as well as international cooperation. The aim is two-fold: to build capacity and effectively progress cases to the stage of recovery. We also develop and deliver tailor-made training; support legislative and institutional reform processes; and work with other international organisations to advance innovation and global policy dialogue on asset recovery.

Our flagship product, the Basel Anti Money Laundering Index (Basel AML Index), is a trusted risk assessment tool used by financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) and governments worldwide to evaluate money laundering/terrorist financing (ML/TF) and related financial crime risks.

Job description

The Specialist, Financial Crime Risk will support the maintenance, development and enhancement of the Basel AML Index. Working under the direction of the Head, Financial Crime Risk, the postholder will provide data support to the Basel AML Index, conduct research and analysis for publications 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 rigour.
• Provide statistical analysis and assist in 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 latest developments.
• Analyse Financial Action Task Force (FATF) data (quarterly updates and annual publication).
• Draft data briefs, charts and visual aids for internal and external reports.
• Help maintain 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:

• Provide support to clients on requests for data and clarifications.
• Assist in the preparation of country reports on ML/TF risks.
• Coordinate meetings with 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 related field
• 2–3 years’ experience in statistical modelling, data analysis and risk assessment (Excel, R, Python or similar tools)
• Understanding of AML/CFT frameworks and methodologies desirable
• Strong experience working with international data sources and indicators
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical guidance
• Fluent English

Offer

We offer an interesting and rewarding working environment with a proactive, dynamic and international team spirit. The work is both routine and varied, and offers scope for initiative and innovation. The salary is competitive.

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Equal opportunity employer

The Basel Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We have been positively evaluated by the Swiss Federal Administration to gender pay equality.

How to apply

Application

Please submit your application at your earliest convenience, but no later than 18 August 2025, using the following link: https://intranet.basel.institute/job/apply/54. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For further information about this position, please contact kateryna.boguslavska@baselgovernance.org