Compliance Officer and Data Protection Advisor 80-100%

Description

Asga is one of the largest independent collective pension institutions in Switzerland. Since 1962, we have been committed to occupational pensions for small and medium-sized enterprises from trade, commerce, industry, and services. Our approximately 180 qualified and motivated employees focus on customers.

To complete our legal department, we are looking for an

Compliance Officer and Data Protection Advisor 80-100%

You will take on the following main tasks in this diverse role:

Compliance Management and Governance

• Gradual development and implementation of a compliance management approach (policy framework, whistleblower system, conflicts of interest).
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, especially BVG-relevant requirements.
• Maintenance and monitoring of regulatory provisions to avoid conflicts of interest and for transactions with related parties.

Data Protection

• Function as a contact point according to the DSG for internal and external inquiries.
• Consulting and training of employees as well as support with contracts, privacy statements, and processes.
• Coordination of requests from data subjects or authorities.

Prevention and Monitoring

• Conducting spot checks and plausibility checks.
• Documentation of relevant activities and preparation of pragmatic reports to management and audit committee.

Support in preparation for crisis situations and appropriate handling of incidents

• Collaboration on general legal issues, especially at the interfaces between law, compliance, and organization.
• Support in preparation for crisis situations and appropriate handling of incidents.

Reporting and Collaboration

• Organizationally embedded in the legal department as a staff function reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance.
• Functional reporting primarily to management and audit committee.
• Support for the board of directors and audit as needed.

Your Profile

• University degree in law, business, or comparable education with further training in compliance/data protection.
• Professional experience in law, compliance, data protection, or risk management; knowledge of occupational pensions is an advantage.
• Analytical and structured thinking, high self-organization.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to pragmatically mediate between established structures and new regulatory requirements.
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form.

Our Offer

• A responsible staff function in the legal department with close cooperation with the Head of Legal and Compliance.
• Direct reporting on compliance/data protection issues to management and audit committee.
• Wide scope for design, modern infrastructure, and flat hierarchies.
• Appreciation, attractive pension solution, and contemporary employment conditions.
• Opportunities to participate in projects and specialist groups as well as for personal development.