Deputy MLRO Switzerland (Digital Assets)

Location: Zug, Switzerland; hybrid working model

Company

Institutional digital asset infrastructure provider focused on custody, collateral management, prime services, trading, and settlement, powered by Multi-Party Computation technology.

What you will do

• Support the MLRO Switzerland with day-to-day AML oversight and assume relevant responsibilities during absences.
• Provide local compliance guidance on AML, sanctions, regulatory reporting, governance, and risk management.
• Prepare, file, and follow up on suspicious activity reports, suspicious transaction reports, and other regulatory submissions with MROS.
• Coordinate external audits and corrective action plans arising from audits, reviews, monitoring, and internal issues.
• Maintain effective transaction monitoring and contribute to global compliance policies, procedures, controls, and regulatory change implementation.
• Advise Product and Strategy teams, escalate material risks, and deliver compliance training to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Senior-level compliance experience with several years focused on AML and KYC.
• Strong expertise in AML/KYC risk assessment, client due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and compliance controls.
• Professional experience in Swiss regulatory compliance, ideally in digital assets or a regulated financial environment.
• Knowledge of applicable Swiss, EU, and UK regulatory regimes.
• Experience engaging senior management and participating in executive committee or board meetings.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in crypto or digital assets, financial markets, investment products, or asset classes.
• Experience in fast-paced or scaling environments, process improvement, control enhancement, or compliance change initiatives.
• Relevant degree, legal or compliance qualification, or certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or CIA.
• Strong research skills for assessing regulatory and legal developments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model combining in-person collaboration with flexible work.
• Collaborative and dynamic environment with colleagues across London, APAC, Switzerland, the UAE, and the US.
• 27 days of annual leave plus local bank holidays and an additional day for each year of service.
• Enhanced employer pension matching contribution.
• Swiss half-fare travelcard.

Hiring process

• Initial screening with Talent Acquisition.
• Technical interview conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
• In-person interview focused on collaboration, team dynamics, and final technical questions.