Head of Legal and Compliance

Our client is an international, publicly traded FinTech with multiple, global locations.

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

Profile

• 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

Job 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)