Our client is an international, publicly traded FinTech with multiple, global locations.
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 the 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
Executive and continuously improve Credit Risk and Compliance processes
Process KYC and AML checks for client on boarding
Monitor and review client portfolios and transactions on an ongoing basis
Directly investigate suspicious activity and filing reports
Acting 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 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
Great career opportunity
Join a dynamic and ambitious, international company
Relevant management experience in the Swiss Financial markets and digital finance industry
Understanding of the local financial services legal and regulatory framework
Demonstrable experience in 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 woth FINMA regulations, Swiss banking law, AMLA, and data protection laws
Ability to balance risk mitigation with enabling growth
Able to lead a team, interact with senior management and board
Ideally a good understanding of virtual assets and online trading
Must be fluent in English. French and German advantageous
Join a dynamic, international company
Work in a multi-billion dollar fintech
A diverse and inclusive employee experience
Home office flexibility
Tools to help you be successful (internal and external learning)...
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