Senior Compliance Officer (Zurich)

G-20 Group seeks a Senior Compliance Officer in Zürich to lead the group-wide compliance function. This onsite role requires deep expertise in Swiss and offshore regulations, including AML, FinSA, and FinIA.

The company is looking for a senior individual contributor to take full ownership of the compliance function across its regulated entities. Acting as the primary reference point for compliance matters, this position demands significant regulatory expertise and involves direct collaboration with senior leadership to manage relationships with key regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the group-wide compliance framework, covering AML/CFT policies, conflict-of-interest rules, outsourcing governance, and record-keeping standards.
• Serve as the central compliance authority for all regulated entities in Switzerland, the BVI, and the Cayman Islands.
• Create and implement the annual compliance monitoring and testing schedule across all jurisdictions.
• Prepare and present annual compliance reports to the Board of Directors.
• Manage relationships with third-party compliance providers.
• Handle VQF SRO membership duties, including preparation for and execution of annual audits.
• Oversee all FINMA reporting requirements, including regulatory filings and change notifications.
• Maintain the Swiss AML framework, including client risk profiling, KYC/CDD documentation, beneficial ownership verification, and PEP/sanctions screening.
• Provide advice on FinSA compliance, including client categorization, documentation, and suitability assessments.
• Act as the designated Compliance Officer and/or MLRO for BVI entities holding VASP and SIBA Approved Manager licenses.
• Manage the relationship with the FSC, handling regulatory correspondence, supervisory filings, information requests, and inspection readiness.
• Update the AML Policy, Institutional Risk Assessment, and transaction monitoring parameters.
• Oversee KYC/KYB processes for institutional counterparties and ensure FATF Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset transfers.
• Advise on compliance implications for new products, counterparty relationships, and jurisdictional expansions.
• Review material contracts from a compliance and regulatory risk perspective.
• Support cybersecurity governance requirements as part of the broader compliance framework.

Requirements

• A strong academic background in Law, Business, or a related field from a leading university.
• At least seven years of compliance experience in regulated financial services, with some experience in a Swiss-regulated environment.
• Previous experience holding a MLRO, CO, or equivalent role with documented regulatory responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with VQF SRO audit processes and/or FINMA supervisory interactions.
• A profile that meets FSC (BVI) or equivalent offshore fit-and-proper standards.
• Deep working knowledge of Swiss AML obligations (GwG), FinIA, and FinSA.
• Practical experience with AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, including AML Policy, Institutional Risk Assessment, transaction monitoring, SAR management, and periodic MLRO reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a high-performance, lean-team environment.
• Must possess the pre-existing right to work in Switzerland without requiring company sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with the BVI FSC, Cayman CIMA, or a comparable offshore regulatory framework.
• Background in digital asset compliance, crypto-native market making, or institutional crypto trading.
• Experience managing compliance for a multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional group structure.
• Familiarity with derivatives compliance in a digital asset or institutional context.
• ACAMS certification (CAMS) or 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.
• Role available as full-time (100%) or part-time (min. 60%).

About the company

G-20 Group is a pioneer in Quantitative Trading systems in cross-asset markets. The team combines a startup mindset with extensive experience in proprietary Trading, Technology and Quantitative Finance.

• Pioneer in Quantitative Trading systems in cross-asset markets.
• Combines a startup mindset with extensive experience in proprietary Trading, Technology and Quantitative Finance.

How to apply

Application language: English