Compliance Officer - Zurich

• Permanent
• Switzerland (Remote)
• Posted 18 hours ago
• Negotiable CHF / Year

Compliance Officer

Our client, a FINMA-licensed, globally connected portfolio manager, offers you the chance to step into a visible, high-impact Compliance Officer role at the heart of its Swiss operations. Operating within a flat structure and boutique environment, you will work closely with the COO and Head of Compliance, contributing directly to strategic decisions and the firm-s evolving risk and compliance framework. Known for serving sophisticated UHNWIs across multiple jurisdictions, the firm actively supports professional growth through hands-on project ownership, policy design, and regular involvement in staff trainings and cross-border initiatives.

Benefits

• High visibility and influence: Report directly to senior leadership in a flat structure where your expertise is valued, and your work clearly shapes the compliance and risk framework.
• Broad, hands-on scope: Work across the full client life cycle, from onboarding and KYC to transaction monitoring, ICS controls, and data protection, rather than being restricted to a narrow specialist role.
• International career platform: Join an international group with offices in Switzerland, Singapore, Cyprus, and Abu Dhabi, gaining exposure to complex cross-border wealth management and UHNWIs while using English daily (with additional languages as a strong asset).

Role Responsibilities

• End-to-end client lifecycle compliance: Oversee and enhance compliance across onboarding, KYC, AML, and ongoing transaction monitoring, ensuring the highest standards for a sophisticated international client base.
• Frameworks, policies, and controls: Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, ICS controls, and data protection measures, directly contributing to the firm-s robust and agile control environment.
• Training, advice, and stakeholder support: Deliver and develop staff trainings (AML, FinSA, FinIA, cross-border, market conduct), and act as a trusted advisor to front office and management, aligning day-to-day decisions with regulatory expectations and the firm-s long-term strategy.

Requirements

• Proven compliance experience in Swiss wealth management: Master-s degree in law or business administration, with 3-5 years- experience in a compliance role at a Swiss-based wealth manager or bank-ready to leverage your background to take ownership and grow into a broader, more autonomous position.
• Strong regulatory and analytical expertise: In-depth knowledge of AML, KYC, FinSA, FinIA, FINMA regulations, and cross-border rules, combined with the ability to analyse CID and bank transaction data to drive effective monitoring and pragmatic, risk-based decisions.