Global Financial Crime/Sanctions Legal Counsel

About the role

This senior legal position is based in Switzerland and offers the chance to shape a global financial crime strategy within a fast‑moving, highly regulated technology environment. You will act as a trusted advisor on sanctions, AML/CFT, anti‑bribery, fraud and market integrity matters.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal leadership and subject‑matter expertise across global financial crime areas.
• Advise on risks linked to products, services, partnerships and operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represent the company in discussions with regulators, law enforcement agencies and financial intelligence units.
• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, enforcement actions and voluntary disclosures.
• Manage sanctions‑related matters, including licensing applications, screening, counter‑party reviews and regulatory responses.
• Partner with compliance, investigations and transaction‑monitoring teams to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Embed legal risk considerations into new product development, partnership agreements and market‑expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate with external counsel on complex cross‑regional financial crime issues.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, guidance materials and training programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Required profile

• Qualified attorney with at least 10 years of experience specializing in financial crime law, sanctions, AML/CFT and related regulatory areas.
• Deep expertise in global financial crime regulations and strong regulatory‑engagement skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex international environment.
• Experience advising senior business leaders and influencing product and market decisions.

Required skills