Compliance Officer (Zurich)

ppbImportant /b: Please only apply if you are able to work on-site at our Zurich office every working day. This is a fully office-based role with no option for remote work, regardless of whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time position (60–100%). /p h3About G-20 /h3 pG-20 Group is a cross-asset trading firm headquartered in Switzerland, trading delta-one and derivatives markets globally. We combine startup agility with institutional-grade experience in proprietary trading, technology, and quantitative finance. /p h3Role Overview /h3 pAs Compliance Officer, you will have ownership of G-20's compliance function mainly across its regulated entities. This is an individual-contributor role requiring strong regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and close collaboration with senior leadership. You will serve as the group's primary compliance reference point, manage regulatory relationships directly, and own the compliance framework across jurisdictions. /p pThis role is available as a full-time role (100%) or alternatively as a part-time role (min. 60%) /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Group-Level Compliance Governance /h3 ul liOwn and maintain the group-wide compliance framework, including AML/CFT policies, conflict-of-interest policies, outsourcing governance, and record-keeping standards /li liServe as a key reference point across all regulated entities - Switzerland, BVI, and Cayman /li liDesign and execute the annual compliance monitoring and testing plan across entities /li liPresent at board meetings as required; prepare annual compliance reports for the Board /li /ul ul liOversee third-party compliance relationships /li /ul h3Switzerland (VQF/FINMA) /h3 ul liManage VQF SRO membership obligations, including preparation for and management of annual SRO audits /li liOversee FINMA reporting obligations, including regulatory filings and change notifications /li liMaintain the Swiss AML framework: client risk profiling, KYC/CDD documentation, beneficial ownership, PEP/sanctions screening /li liAdvise on FinSA compliance: client categorisation, documentation, and suitability requirements /li /ul h3BVI (FSC/VASP/SIBA) /h3 ul liServe as designated Compliance Officer (CO) and/or MLRO for our BVI entities (VASP and SIBA Approved Manager licence) /li liManage the FSC relationship: regulatory correspondence, supervisory filings, information requests, and inspection readiness /li liMaintain and update the AML Policy, Institutional Risk Assessment, and transaction monitoring parameters /li liOversee KYC/KYB for institutional counterparties; ensure FATF Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset transfers /li /ul h3Operational Strategic Compliance /h3 ul liAdvise on the compliance implications of new products, counterparty relationships, and jurisdictional expansions /li liReview material contracts from a compliance and regulatory risk perspective /li liSupport cybersecurity governance requirements as part of the compliance framework /li /ul ul liStrong academic background in Law, Business, or a related field from a leading university /li li4+ years of compliance experience within regulated financial services - at least partially within a Swiss-regulated environment (VQF, FINMA, or both) /li liDirectly held a MLRO, CO, or materially equivalent role with documented regulatory responsibility (not solely advisory or consulting capacity) /li liDemonstrable hands‑on experience with VQF SRO audit processes and/or FINMA supervisory interactions /li liProfile compatible with FSC (BVI) or equivalent offshore fit‑and‑proper standards /li liDeep working knowledge of Swiss AML obligations (GwG), FinIA, and FinSA /li liHands‑on experience with AML/CFT/CPF frameworks: AML Policy, Institutional Risk Assessment, transaction monitoring, SAR management, and periodic MLRO reporting /li liExceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; German strongly preferred /li liHigh standards, strong attention to detail, and sound professional judgment /li liComfortable operating autonomously in a high-performance, lean‑team environment /li /ul h3Preferred / Desirable Experience /h3 ul liPrior experience with the BVI FSC, Cayman CIMA, or a comparable offshore regulatory framework /li liBackground in digital asset compliance, crypto‑native market making, or institutional crypto trading /li liExperience managing compliance for a multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdictional group structure /li liFamiliarity with derivatives compliance in a digital asset or institutional context (futures, options, structured products) /li liACAMS certification (CAMS) or ICA Diploma in AML/Financial Crime Compliance /li /ul h3Right towork /h3 pThis role is based in our Zurich offices.Only candidates who reside in and whopossessthe pre-existing right to work in Switzerland without requiring company sponsorship needapply. /p pJoin G-20Groupand be a part of a team that is at the forefront of financial markets, driving innovation and excellence in the sector. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr