Compliance Officer – Market Regulations & Best Execution 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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We are seeking a Zurich-based Market Regulations & Best Execution Specialist for our Financial & Capital Markets Compliance team. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for Compliance assurance in the area of best execution and market regulations, covering areas such as best execution factors, transaction and trade reporting requirements, and shareholder disclosure requirements.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Serve as a trusted Compliance assurance expert and strategic advisor within a Business-Aligned Compliance function, proactively challenging the status quo through targeted thematic reviews to identify potential risks and drive process effectiveness improvements

• Deliver regulatory compliance advice and risk assessments, contributing to the development of robust global minimum standards by authoring policies, guidelines, and manuals, and by designing or enhancing global minimum controls

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Group General Counsel, Global Compliance and business units to strengthen the Group’s global market regulations and best execution frameworks in line with evolving regulatory expectations

• Support key business transformation initiatives related to market regulations and best execution, and drive risk awareness and training initiatives across the organisation

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Economics, or (Business) Law; additional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management or Financial Regulation are considered an advantage

• In-depth expertise in Swiss and European financial market regulations, including but not limited to FMIA, MiFIR and EMIR; familiarity with financial market regulations in Asia, the UK, or the US is considered an asset

• Professional experience in Regulatory Compliance or Internal Audit within a banking environment is essential, preferably in the area of regulatory reporting or associated risk functions

• Strong analytical abilities, sound judgment, and the confidence to engage constructively with business units while maintaining collaborative relationships

• A solutions-driven and client-oriented mindset, complemented by strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in preparing executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) and formal Compliance memoranda

• Demonstrable initiative, proactive and self-driven, and a deep sense of ownership and accountability

• Genuine passion for staying ahead of emerging regulatory trends and advancing internal control frameworks within a sophisticated private banking context

We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool.