Zürich
Consultant - Legal, Regulation & Compliance Financial Services
- 11 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- 8036 Zürich
About the job
- Advise our clients on the Swiss financial market together with the respective project teams on regulatory and financial market law issues as well as compliance topics, especially in the area of Cross-Border Financial Services and the distribution of financial instruments
- Be part of the Cross-Border Competence Centre in Zurich and support our clients in complying with foreign regulations and ensuring cross-border compliance
- Assist in coordinating local regulatory specialists in over 190 countries to create and continuously update country-specific risk analyses and cross-border manuals taking into account the current legal situation
- Monitor and analyse legislative changes in the respective jurisdictions and their impact on foreign financial intermediaries
- Support the drafting and distribution of newsletters on current topics and developments in the area of Cross-Border Financial Services
- Assist with the administration of internal risk processes as well as customer support from onboarding to invoicing
- Support the team with market development campaigns, offers, presentations and internal knowledge development
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in law, economics or a comparable field
- Initial professional experience in financial services, banking, legal, compliance, risk or consulting is an advantage
- Strong interest in the financial market, regulatory topics and especially in Cross-Border Financial Services
- Interest in cross-border provision of financial services and the distribution of financial instruments to clients domiciled abroad
- Structured, careful and analytical working style as well as enjoyment of research, documentation and project-related collaboration
- Very good German and English skills as well as good French skills
- Customer-oriented, motivated and eager-to-learn personality with initiative and team spirit
- Organisational talent, flexibility and the ability to keep an overview even with parallel tasks
- Springboard for your career
Daily exchange with experts, in-house training and support in exam preparation by experienced colleagues - it’s the little things that make the difference. KPMG is your career springboard - seize the opportunity and take off.
- Unleash your potential
We offer personalised training programmes, a wide range of courses and tailored career paths to help you fully realise your potential. Our offerings include specialised courses, mentoring programmes, further education, the People Manager Academy and much more. We encourage you to develop future-proof skills through digital learning, external programmes and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and
open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, question perspectives and help shape the future.
Grow at KPMG - Additional benefits
Successful employees need top IT infrastructure and excellent mobility - not only during work but also privately. KPMG pays your mobile phone bill, offers financial support for your mobile phone device and an SBB half-fare travelcard subscription. Additionally, parking spaces are available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance takes care of your nourishment. Furthermore, you benefit from additional discounts in various areas.
- Flexible working
With us, you will find the necessary support and flexibility to balance your career with your private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexitime options, the possibility to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. You also have the option to purchase additional holiday days
Work at KPMG - Health & Wellbeing
We promote the wellbeing of our employees with a conscious focus on mental health. Our offerings include practical webinars on self-care as well as training for managers. In addition, we offer discounts on numerous fitness offers and sports opportunities - ideal for integrating exercise into your working day.
- Responsibility from day 1
At KPMG, you take on responsibility from day one. This empowers the leaders of tomorrow. You value your independence - so do we. We foster a working environment where you can fully develop your potential.
- Inspired by innovation
At KPMG, you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives matter more than hierarchies - because good ideas always take precedence here. We support you with state-of-the-art tools and cutting-edge AI technologies so that you can participate in and actively shape technological progress in your daily work.
- Mentoring and network
At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalised mentoring programmes and a culture of collaboration.
Through programmes such as WoMentoring for young professionals, networking and social events, you build enriching relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are the key to innovation and professional growth. - Lived diversity
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates uniqueness. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with like-minded colleagues.
Values & Culture - Off to new horizons
Agility and change are the keys to KPMG’s success. Shape the next generation of business with your openness and entrepreneurial spirit. We create space for you to realise your ideas.
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