Compliance Officer (Zurich)

G-20 Group seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in Zürich to lead group-wide regulatory oversight across Switzerland and offshore jurisdictions. The role requires deep expertise in Swiss AML, FinSA/FinIA, and VQF/FINMA standards.

This individual-contributor position serves as the central compliance authority for G-20 Group, a pioneer in quantitative trading systems. The incumbent owns the entire compliance function, manages direct regulatory relationships with bodies such as FINMA, VQF, and the FSC, and acts as the primary reference point for compliance matters across all regulated entities. The role requires close collaboration with senior leadership to ensure rigorous adherence to financial regulations while supporting the company’s proprietary trading and technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain the group-wide compliance framework, including policies for conflicts of interest, outsourcing governance, and record-keeping standards.
• Oversee the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime, encompassing client risk profiling, KYC/CDD documentation, beneficial ownership verification, and PEP/sanctions screening.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, including VQF SRO membership, annual audit preparations, and FINMA reporting obligations such as filings and change notifications.
• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for BVI entities holding VASP and SIBA Approved Manager licenses.
• Coordinate with the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) to handle supervisory correspondence, regulatory filings, and inspection readiness.
• Develop and execute the annual compliance monitoring and testing plan across all jurisdictions, including Switzerland, BVI, and Cayman.
• Prepare and present annual compliance reports to the Board of Directors, and attend board meetings as needed.
• Advise on FinSA requirements, including client categorization, documentation, and suitability assessments.
• Ensure FATF Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset transfers and manage KYC/KYB processes for institutional counterparties.
• Maintain and update core AML documentation, including the AML Policy, Institutional Risk Assessment, and transaction monitoring parameters.
• Review material contracts to assess compliance and regulatory risks.
• Support cybersecurity governance initiatives as part of the broader compliance framework.
• Oversee third-party compliance relationships and provide guidance on the regulatory implications of new products and jurisdictional expansions.

Requirements

• Strong academic background in Law, Business, or a related field from a leading university.
• Minimum 4 years of compliance experience in regulated financial services, with at least partial exposure to the Swiss regulatory environment (VQF, FINMA, or both).
• Proven track record of holding a MLRO, Compliance Officer, or materially equivalent role with direct regulatory responsibilities, excluding purely advisory or consulting positions.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with VQF SRO audit processes and/or direct interactions with FINMA supervisors.
• Deep working knowledge of Swiss AML obligations (GwG), FinIA, and FinSA.
• Practical experience with AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, including AML policy development, institutional risk assessment, transaction monitoring, SAR management, and MLRO reporting.
• Profile compatible with FSC (BVI) or equivalent offshore fit-and-proper standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High standards of professionalism, strong attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Ability to operate autonomously within a high-performance, lean-team environment.
• Must reside in Switzerland and possess the pre-existing right to work without requiring company sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Prior experience dealing with the BVI FSC, Cayman CIMA, or comparable offshore regulatory frameworks.
• Background in digital asset compliance, crypto-native market making, or institutional crypto trading.
• Experience managing compliance for multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional corporate structures.
• Familiarity with derivatives compliance in digital asset or institutional contexts, such as futures, options, and structured products.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS (CAMS) or the ICA Diploma in AML/Financial Crime Compliance.
• German language skills are strongly preferred.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to join a team at the forefront of financial markets, driving innovation and excellence in the sector.

About the company

G-20 Group operates at the intersection of quantitative research, software engineering, and trading. The organization combines a startup mindset with extensive experience in proprietary trading, technology development, and quantitative finance, positioning itself as a pioneer in cross-asset quantitative trading systems.

• Operating at the intersection of Quantitative Research, Software Engineering, and Trading.
• Combining a startup mindset with extensive experience in proprietary Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Finance.