Compliance and Legal Officer – Digital Bank

About the role

We are looking for a Compliance and Legal Officer to join a FINMA‑regulated digital bank in Geneva. The role offers a hands‑on mix of compliance, regulatory and legal work with direct interaction with business units and exposure to innovative digital‑asset initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide second‑line compliance support and advice to internal business and operational teams.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and documentation of compliance controls.
• Contribute to the review and update of internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor Swiss and relevant international regulatory developments and assess their impact on the bank’s activities.
• Support regulatory analysis for new business initiatives, including digital assets and crypto‑related topics.
• Assist with day‑to‑day legal and compliance matters in a fast‑moving digital banking environment.
• Review, analyse and coordinate legal or contractual documentation when required.
• Work closely with onboarding, operations, risk and business stakeholders.
• Support internal projects, process improvements and regulatory change initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong compliance background, preferably within a bank, trading platform, fintech, broker or digital bank.
• Experience in compliance within financial services, ideally in a FINMA‑regulated environment.
• Good understanding of banking compliance, regulatory requirements and financial products.
• Exposure to online trading, CFDs, digital assets, crypto, brokerage or investment platforms is a strong advantage.
• Legal background or legal training valuable for regulatory analysis and contract‑related topics.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory topics and translate them into practical business guidance.

Required skills