Job Description:
Our client is a reputable financial institution committed to maintaining high compliance standards and ethical conduct. To support their Swiss operations, they are currently seeking a strategic and experienced Compliance Officer & Legal Counsel (50-60%) to take ownership of core regulatory and legal responsibilities.
Your tasks:
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Oversee and ensure adherence to regulatory compliance requirements
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Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of compliance measures and controls
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Identify and assess compliance risks and perform integrated control processes
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Communicate with regulatory authorities on compliance topics
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Conduct investigations into suspected breaches in collaboration with Legal & Internal Audit
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Carry out compliance audits during the development of new internal policies
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Manage whistleblowing and complaints processes
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Provide regular compliance and ethics risk reports
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Support the Legal function with legal assessments and documentation
Your profile:
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Several years of experience as a Compliance Officer in a financial institution in Switzerland
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University degree in Law; bar admission is a plus
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Strong sense of ethics, high integrity, and responsibility
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Strategic thinker with a hands-on, self-driven approach
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Excellent communication in German and English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
Whats on offer:
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Competitive compensation
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1-day-per-week home office flexibility
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Flat hierarchies and a transparent, collaborative work environment
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Workplace located in Pfäffikon (SZ) or Triesen
Employment Eligibility:
Only applicants with a valid EU passport, Swiss citizenship, or a Swiss work permit will be considered due to employment restrictions.
Your contact person at TalentCloud Group:
Steven Lee Tiser
Client Director TalentCloud Group
steven@talentcloud.group
076 387 2023