Client summary: They are one of the foreign private bank in Zurich and looking for a Head of Compliance to lead Compliance unit for their Zurich office. This person will be in close contact with the management from the group as well as the management from Swiss entity.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the team responsible for ensuring compliance
- Perform regular evaluations of potential compliance risks and create plans to reduce them
- Establish, implement, and maintain a compliance program that adheres to all applicable laws, industry standards, and regulations
- Investigate any reported violations of policies, regulations, or laws and take necessary actions
- Stay current with changes in regulations and trends that may impact the bank's compliance program
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external parties regarding compliance issues
- Participate in committees within the organization and across the company
- Educate and train employees on compliance matters
- Coordinate the efforts of the Swiss Compliance team and Group Compliance
Qualifications:
- University degree or equivalent education, with a Compliance diploma (DAS or similar)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Compliance team at a bank or asset manager
- Knowledge of both Swiss and international banking regulations (including AML/MIFID/FIDLEG/FATCA/CRS)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and highly responsible with a keen eye for detail
- English is the official language, German/Dutch is plus
For more information, please reach out to Yagiz Cakmak
