Compliance manager Jobs in Zürich

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Legal & Compliance Operations Manager - Crypto - this is an onsite role in Zurich or Zug, Switzerland.

As a  Legal and Compliance Operations Manager  you will focus on tasks such as contract management, day-to-day legal operational tasks, providing legal advice to the Foundation Council and supporting the legal team in various matters.

In addition, you will provide compliance advice to the Management / Foundation Council and establish compliance strategies & processes for several funding programs and initiatives operated by the Foundation. You will also have the opportunity to coordinate our initiatives and work on strategies to implement compliance processes.

What you will be doing :

• Provide compliance advisory services to the Management / Foundation Council and in various projects related to programs run by the Foundation as well as for strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.
• Development and execution of an overall compliance strategy for the Foundation.
• Identification and reporting of compliance risks as well as development and implementation of mitigating measures (e.g sanctions and embargo laws).
• Education and training of employees on compliance topics and updates of policies & guidelines of the Foundation.
• Liaise and coordinate with external advisors and assist in preparing necessary documentation for reporting purposes (ESA Reporting of the Foundation etc.).
• Manage KYC / KYB processes for programs and funding activities of the Foundation.
• Manager of all legal operations in the legal department of the Foundation.
• Support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating all kinds of agreements and internal regulations for the legal team.
• Liaise with foreign regulators, external counsels and internally with the management and the Foundation Council regarding all legal and compliance requests.
• Drive further legal and regulatory projects regarding strategic developments in a very dynamic environment.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in legal / compliance, preferably in financial services or as in-house counsel.

Compliance expertise in fintech / crypto regulations (e.g. FINMA, AML, KYC / KYB)

Experience interfacing with regulatory bodies and auditors

Based in Switzerland (Zurich or Zug preferred)

Knowledge of crypto / web3 concepts and terminology

Benefits

Hybrid of remote and office working :  Spend time at our Zug office with an equal balance of home working to suit your lifestyle.

30 vacation days as standard :  Take the time off you need no matter where you work. All of our contributors get 30 vacation days by default, with public holidays in addition.

Home Working Budget :  Personalize your home office with a dedicated budget! Choose from a sleek desk, top-notch headphones, a comfy chair, and more. We're committed to creating a workspace that inspires you.

State-of-the-Art Hardware :  Enjoy the latest laptop of your choice! We understand the importance of having the right tools, and we provide you with the best-in-class hardware for seamless productivity.

Continuous Learning :  Invest in yourself with our personal education and conference budgets. Stay ahead of the curve by attending conferences, workshops, and courses that align with your professional growth.

Innovative Fridays :  Unleash your creativity! Spend Friday afternoons diving into research or working on a side project within our exciting ecosystem. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas and contribute to innovative endeavors.

Flexible Work Schedules :  Embrace work-life balance with our flexible working schedules. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and our hybrid work policies empower you to choose a working style that suits you best.