Head of Legal and Compliance - Page Executive
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Responsibilities
* Lead the Legal and Compliance function
* Advise Senior Management on legal and regulatory requirements
* Implement and execute the corporate risk and compliance strategy
* Ensure policies meet Swiss regulator requirements and personally conduct internal communication and training sessions across the Swiss office
* Monitor and apply the latest Swiss regulator legislation to daily operations
* Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly compliance reports to the Swiss regulator and internal stakeholders
* Manage and participate in regulatory audits
* Continuously improve Credit Risk and Compliance processes
* Process KYC and AML checks for client onboarding
* Monitor and review client portfolios and transactions on an ongoing basis
* Directly investigate suspicious activity and file reports
* Act as MLRO Switzerland
* Design and execute the compliance monitoring and controls plan
* Oversee and support the account opening team
* Conduct the annual compliance risk assessment
* Manage and update the policy governance framework
* Serve as Secretary to the Board and Board Committees
* Organize and manage shareholders meetings and communications
* Review, negotiate and draft all legal agreements for the bank
Qualifications
* Relevant management experience in Swiss financial markets and the digital finance industry
* Understanding of the local financial services legal and regulatory framework
* Demonstrable experience developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with peers and senior management
* Legal education, Swiss law degree or equivalent
* 10+ years of experience in legal and compliance, ideally in banking/fintech
* Experience with AML, KYC, regulatory approvals and digital finance
* Deep familiarity with FINMA regulations, Swiss banking law, AMLA, and data protection laws
* Ability to balance risk mitigation with enabling growth
* Ability to lead a team, interact with senior management and the board
* Ideally a solid understanding of virtual assets and online trading
* Fluent in English; French and German are advantageous
Benefits
* Join a dynamic, international company
* Work in a multi‑billion‑dollar fintech
* Experience a diverse and inclusive employee culture
* Home office flexibility
* Tools and resources for continuous learning (internal and external)
Job Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Legal
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