Compliance Officer – Private Clients & Structured Solutions/Transaction Banking

What Would your role be?

• Support and help drive the Group Compliance framework across Private Clients and Structured Solutions, fostering cross-border coordination and regulatory awareness.

• Act as a key contact for business areas, providing pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice aligned with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Monitor and interpret Swiss, EU, and international regulations (e.g., FinSA/FinIA, MiFID II, PRIIPs, EMIR), translating them into practical business guidance.

• Track regulatory developments and support updates to internal policies, procedures, and controls.

• Provide day-to-day compliance support for structured solutions (e.g., structured products, derivatives, AMCs, tailored financing).

• Contribute to product governance, including approvals, target market assessments, and lifecycle monitoring.

• Advise on compliant marketing and distribution across jurisdictions, including private banking, ESG, and client protection rules.

• Support compliance controls, risk assessments, breach handling, investigations, and reporting to stakeholders and regulators.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance or legal role within a banking or financial services environment, preferably with exposure to wealth management and structured products.

• Working knowledge of relevant Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks, including FinSA/FinIA, MiFID II/MiFIR, PRIIPs, and product governance requirements.

• Understanding of suitability and appropriateness, conflicts of interest, marketing compliance, cross-border rules, and product governance principles.

• Experience reviewing or contributing to compliance policies, procedures, and controls, with an ability to apply regulatory requirements to practical business scenarios.

•  Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic guidance for business stakeholders, including in complex or time-sensitive situations.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high standard of integrity and professional conduct.

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively with colleagues across functions, jurisdictions, and seniority levels.

• Proficiency in German and English.

• Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field; additional compliance qualifications are a plus.

• Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.

What do we offer?  

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch.  

• Friendly, diverse team in an international environment.  

• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.  

• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.  

• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.  

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.  

Why Vontobel?  

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.  

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.  

Do you want to be Vontobel?