Compliance Specialist

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious multi-family office based in Zurich, offering bespoke financial and wealth management solutions to Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) clients from diverse global backgrounds. The firm specializes in investment advisory, asset structuring, tax compliance, and estate planning, ensuring the highest standards of regulatory and ethical practices.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to oversee regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and client due diligence processes. This role requires a meticulous professional with expertise in Swiss financial regulations and international compliance frameworks, as well as strong communication skills to engage with UHNW clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Proficiency in English and German is required, and knowledge of Hebrew would be a strong advantage given the client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with Swiss and international financial regulations, including AML, KYC, and FATCA requirements.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on UHNW clients and their complex financial structures.
• Oversee and improve internal compliance policies, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards.
• Support the onboarding process for new clients, verifying documentation and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Act as the key liaison with Swiss regulatory bodies (FINMA, SECO, and SROs) and international authorities.
• Provide compliance advisory services to internal teams and contribute to risk-based compliance assessments.
• Monitor transactions and financial activities to identify any suspicious behavior or compliance risks.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and investment teams to ensure all transactions are structured in compliance with Swiss and global financial regulations.
• Assist in preparing reports, audits, and regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes in Switzerland, EU, and other key jurisdictions impacting UHNW clients.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs within a Swiss multi-family office, private bank, or wealth management firm.
• Deep understanding of Swiss AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS, and FINMA regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial structures and compliance risks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with UHNW clients and their advisors.
• Proficiency in English and German is required; Hebrew is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• High ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive client information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Apply Now

If you have a strong compliance background in wealth management and private banking, along with experience dealing with UHNW clients, we would love to hear from you.