Senior Compliance Officer Private Clients CH / Western Europe / Middle East / Asia (80-100%)
Zürich / Gotthardstrasse 44At Vontobel, we actively shape the future by creating and pursuing investment opportunities with determination. We excel in what we do because we focus on our strengths. This commitment enables us to support our clients in achieving their goals. As a global financial services provider with Swiss roots, we specialize in wealth management, active asset management, and tailor-made investment solutions.
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to Vontobel’s international growth while leveraging your expertise to make a meaningful impact?
Our Legal and Compliance team brings together experienced professionals from diverse international backgrounds. We have dedicated specialists for each business division, and we are currently seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to focus on the Swiss and European markets.
Your Impact:
The Senior Compliance Officer in Zurich or Geneva will be part of the Private Clients Compliance Lifecycle Team, focusing on clients from Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role offers professional development opportunities in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As the second line of defense, we collaborate closely with the business to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance practices.
What would your role be?
Conduct daily compliance assessments for client onboardings, focusing on Swiss, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets, and contribute to senior management decisions on higher-risk cases.
Perform regular compliance assessments and periodic reviews, including PEP and sanctions-related analyses, in close collaboration with subject matter experts.
Monitor ex-ante transactions.
Provide advisory support to stakeholders across both lines of defense.
Handle regulatory-based actions, reporting, and responses.
Deliver training on compliance topics to the first line of defense.
What are we looking for?
A robust, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach to risk management.
Strong knowledge of core compliance topics and their practical application.
Proven experience as a Compliance Officer, preferably handling higher-risk clients in Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East, or Asia.
Excellent stakeholder management and diplomatic skills, particularly in working with business functions.
A track record of supporting business functions in sustainable long-term growth while managing the risks of sensitive client relationships.
A collaborative team player who is results-driven and solution-oriented.
A trusted and reliable business partner with high personal and professional integrity.
An independent and precise worker who thrives in a decentralized role in Geneva, engaging daily with business functions, compliance stakeholders, and managers.
Fluency in English and French (mandatory); Arabic or German is an advantage.
What we offer?
We work according to agile principles especially in our way of thinking, methods and mutual trust.
Your constructive contributions are welcomed and encouraged.
We offer a modern environment that is technologically up to date and all the tools you need to get started.
We invest in training and certifications for our employees and offer the opportunity to travel to conferences.
No matter if you want to work full time or part time, prefer to work in an open space office or from home, we will find a solution that fits your situation.
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.
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.
We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Do you want to be Vontobel?