Senior Compliance Officer

Crypto Finance, part of Deutsche Börse Group, seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in Zürich for a full-time onsite role. The position involves overseeing compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory implementation in the digital asset space, with a focus on Swiss and EU regulations.

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, offers institutional clients professional digital asset solutions. The company includes Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, and Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany. In January 2025, Crypto Finance obtained a MiCAR license for the European market. As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will join a small team with broad responsibilities, contributing to compliance frameworks and regulatory integration. The role begins as soon as possible at the Prime Tower in Zürich.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in compliance matters
• Review client onboarding and file documentation
• Perform and supervise advanced transaction monitoring, including blockchain forensics and sanctions checks
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary
• Lead the interpretation and integration of changing regulatory requirements into company processes and controls
• Work with legal and operational risk teams to ensure alignment
• Build and maintain the compliance framework, including policies, risk assessments, and controls
• Oversee second-line compliance controls
• Deliver compliance training and internal workshops
• Assist with internal and external audits in the compliance domain
• Independently manage compliance-related projects

Requirements

• Solid understanding of Swiss AML regulations, CDB framework, KYC requirements, cross-border rules, and sanctions regimes
• Proactive, independent, committed, loyal, and motivated mindset
• University or university of applied sciences degree
• Prior experience in the Swiss financial sector
• Interest in distributed ledger technology and crypto assets
• Knowledge of Swiss financial market regulations
• Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
• Residency in the Greater Zurich area is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively while demonstrating decisiveness and practical judgment
• Willingness to support team development and contribute to Crypto Finance’s goals

Nice to have

• Additional qualifications such as Swiss CPA
• Familiarity with EU regulatory frameworks

What the company offers

• Join an international, fast-moving blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals
• Help shape the future of finance through B2B digital asset solutions
• Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with flat hierarchies
• Take on significant responsibilities with opportunities for learning and career growth
• Gain deep insights into the digital asset industry and make a measurable impact
• Participate in company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing events, and team activities
• Enjoy a modern, centrally located office in Zurich with excellent infrastructure

About the company

Crypto Finance fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit. The company values excellence, delivery, ownership, passion, and unity, promoting a flat organizational structure and knowledge sharing across teams.

• Innovation and continuous learning
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Entrepreneurial spirit and flat hierarchies
• Commitment to excellence, delivery, ownership, passion, and unity

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• cover letter
• CV
• references