Compliance Officer

A boutique international wealth management firm in Zurich is seeking a Compliance Officer to support client onboarding, regulatory compliance, AML monitoring, and risk management within a dynamic UHNW-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client onboarding processes, including due diligence reviews and periodic KYC refreshes
• Perform and monitor AML, KYC, and client due diligence activities throughout the client lifecycle
• Design, implement, and update compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with applicable regulations
• Provide compliance advice and day-to-day regulatory guidance to management and business teams
• Conduct transaction monitoring and investigate potential AML-related risks and alerts
• Organize and deliver staff training on compliance topics, including AML, FinSA, FinIA, market conduct, and cross-border regulations
• Support compliance-related projects and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the compliance framework
• Perform compliance controls and risk assessments in accordance with the internal control system
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the firm’s risk management framework
• Support data protection and data governance initiatives
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal requirements

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a compliance role within a Swiss bank, wealth manager, or financial institution
• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, FinSA, FinIA, FINMA regulations, and cross-border requirements related to wealth management activities
• Ability to analyze client information, due diligence documentation, and transaction data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proactive, trustworthy, and self-motivated personality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with business teams
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are advantageous
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, entrepreneurial, and international environment