Compliance Officer / MLRO Switzerland & Liechtenstein

We are looking for an experienced and driven Compliance Officer and MLRO for our Switzerland and Liechtenstein based entities. You will join a dynamic and dedicated Group Compliance team, operating as a key member while focusing primarily on our Switzerland and Liechtenstein operational entities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a wider impact across the organization by working on broader, group-level projects, allowing you to contribute to the global compliance framework and help grow the group as a whole.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein by developing and implementing the policies and procedures; Conducting compliance risk assessments and elaborating an annual compliance plan; Developing and implementing a plan of second-line controls and conducting the tests; Assessing future business activities to identify potential compliance risks; Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees; Ensuring the compliance trainings are effective and up to date; Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and maintaining the policies and procedures up to date; Collaborating with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk management, IT & Security, etc… to integrate compliance requirements into business processes; Being responsible for oversight of Keyrock CH and LI compliance with its AML obligations and acting as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO); Carrying out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework; Representing Keyrock CH and LI in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally; Serving as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments; Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies; Drafting of compliance points of attention and recommendations and assisting the Group Head of Compliance or Group General Counsel (Group level) with management information reports

Requirements

Solid experience as a Compliance officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution in Switzerland and/or Liechtenstein, ideally with exposure to MLRO responsibilities or similar; Experience in engaging with Swiss and Liechtenstein regulatory authorities; Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MiCAR, AML/CTF, market abuse, data privacy; A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required; Extensive experience in implementation of monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures

Nice to have

Understanding of the digital assets ecosystem is a major plus; A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be an advantage

Benefits

Competitive salary package; Various benefits; Flexible working hours; Opportunity to work remotely; Freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience