Senior Compliance Officer – Zurich

About the role

G-20 Group is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead its compliance function across multiple regulated entities. The role is fully office‑based in Zurich and can be taken as full‑time (100%) or part‑time (minimum 60%). You will act as the primary compliance reference point, manage regulatory relationships, and ensure the group’s compliance framework meets all jurisdictional requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain the group‑wide compliance framework, including AML/CFT policies, conflict‑of‑interest policies, outsourcing governance, and record‑keeping standards.
• Serve as senior compliance reference for entities in Switzerland, BVI, and the Cayman Islands; design and execute annual compliance monitoring and testing plans.
• Present at board meetings, prepare annual compliance reports, and oversee third‑party compliance relationships.
• Manage Swiss regulatory obligations (VQF membership, FINMA reporting, AML framework, FinSA compliance).
• Act as designated Compliance Officer/MLRO for BVI entities, handle FSC correspondence, maintain AML policies, and ensure FATF Travel Rule compliance.
• Advise on compliance implications of new products, contracts, and jurisdictional expansions; support cybersecurity governance within the compliance framework.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in Law, Business, or a related field from a leading university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within financial services or quantitative trading.
• Proven ability to work on‑site in Zurich every working day, either full‑time or part‑time.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing relationships with regulators such as FINMA, VQF, and BVI FSC.

Required skills

• AML/CFT compliance
• KYC/CDD procedures
• Beneficial ownership verification
• PEP and sanctions screening
• FinSA regulatory compliance
• FATF Travel Rule implementation
• Transaction monitoring systems
• Regulatory reporting (FINMA, VQF, FSC)