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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Compliance Officer to strengthen our Central Compliance team in Zurich. In this role, you will take ownership of executing and enhancing second-line-of-defense (2LoD) monitoring controls-ensuring robust oversight across critical risk areas including Client Suitability, Pricing, and Intermediary Framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the evolution of our compliance control framework while serving as a trusted partner to front-line functions and senior stakeholders.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Design & Assessment: Develop, evaluate, and refine effective 2LoD controls tailored to key compliance risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business operations
• Control Execution: Perform timely and accurate execution of recurring compliance controls, with a primary focus on client suitability assessments, as well as secondary coverage of pricing practices, intermediary framework, and other defined risk areas
• Deficiency Management: Partner closely with Client-Facing Units to address control weaknesses via structured remediation workflows (leveraging CLM Task Manager), providing guidance and tracking resolution to closure
• Reporting & Validation: Conduct thorough analysis and validation of control outputs and exception reports
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in regular coordination meetings with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to discuss findings, escalate issues, and drive accountability
• Audit & Regulatory Support: Act as the central point of contact during internal audits and external supervisory reviews, representing control design and performance outcomes
• Continuous Improvement: Translate operational insights into concrete recommendations for improving compliance processes, digital tools, and policy standards
• Policy & Training Contribution: Contribute to the development and update of compliance policies and play an active role in designing targeted training modules for frontline staff

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed banking apprenticeship or university degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Private Banking, ideally within Compliance, Risk Management, or a control function
• Solid understanding of client suitability rules and processes (e.g., MiFID II principles, internal CRM protocols)
• Familiarity with core private banking activities and associated conduct & operational risks
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in root cause analysis and issue resolution
• Advanced user of MS Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and PowerPoint (executive presentations)
• A collaborative team player with initiative, emotional intelligence, and strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to deal with employees and stakeholders on different management levels
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities; capable of managing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment
• High personal integrity, discretion, and adherence to ethical standards
• Resilient and solution-focused, thriving under pressure while maintaining precision
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); other languages are an advantage

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