* Great career opportunity
* Join a dynamic and ambitious, international company
About Our Client
Our client is an international, publicly traded FinTech with multiple, global locations.
Job Description
* 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
The Successful Applicant
* 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
What's on Offer
* 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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