Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Geneva, Switzerland; residence in Switzerland or openness to relocate is required.

Company

hirify.global is a banking organization operating within an international banking group.

What you will do

• Lead the Compliance function as a second line of defense across regulatory compliance, conduct, customer protection, anti-money laundering, terrorism financing prevention and reputational risk.
• Establish the Bank’s compliance strategy, annual plans, policies, control frameworks and monitoring processes in line with Group guidelines.
• Advise the management body and senior stakeholders on regulatory developments, legal requirements and the impact of changes in the supervisory environment.
• Act as the main compliance representative in relationships with the Group, regulators, supervisors, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Lead compliance transformation, remediation and regulatory change programs, while overseeing the adequacy of procedures and action plans.
• Direct the compliance committee and support governance, reporting, escalation, communication, training and the development of a strong compliance culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in banking or financial services, including experience as a Chief Compliance Officer in private banking, wealth management or international banking.
• Deep Swiss regulatory expertise and strong understanding of cross-border compliance risks, international wealth management structures, family offices and complex client structures.
• Experience with Swiss and Middle Eastern markets, international clients, regulatory interactions and supervisory reviews.
• Proven team leadership, strategic thinking, decision-making and communication skills with senior stakeholders, regulators and auditors.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Nice to have

• ICA, ACAMS, CAS Compliance Management or an equivalent professional compliance certification.
• French language skills.
• Spanish or Arabic language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multicultural and international banking environment.
• Collaborate with Group functions and stakeholders across international markets.
• Support the continuous enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, controls and monitoring plans.