Compliance Manager Switzerland Coverage
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Zürich
- First posted
• 11 juillet 2026
• 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• Zürich
At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, recognized for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence, and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organizational values - bringing people together, passion, dedication, quality, and expertise - are our North Star.
What you will do
• Interact with the Sales & Trading division, evaluate existing and potential business relationships, perform ad hoc and periodic process reviews, ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Provide advisory support on compliance regarding Swiss and European regulatory requirements, including FIDLEG/FINIG, MiFIDII, EMIR, FinSA/FinIA, and other relevant regulations
• Perform compliance reviews and monitoring activities, identify potential risks, and contribute to management and regulatory reporting processes
• Maintain compliance files, databases, and document management systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates
• Review and improve models, disclosures, policies, procedures, and standard documentation related to compliance used in Swiss business activities
• Prepare compliance assessments, risk analyses, internal memos, and advisory notes for business stakeholders and management
• Conduct regulatory analyses and monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the company, and support implementation activities
• Collaborate closely with the Front Office, Operations, Legal, Risk, and other stakeholders to provide compliance advice and support business initiatives
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, remediation programs, and compliance projects, ensuring the rapid and efficient execution of action plans
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the compliance framework, controls, and corporate governance processes
What you will need
• Master's in economics, business administration, law/compliance/regulation, or a similar field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in compliance, internal audit, risk management, or a similar control function in the global financial services industry
• Preferably initial professional experience in a consulting mandate with one of the Big 4
• In-depth knowledge of capital markets and associated regulations (FIDLEG/FINIG, MiFIDII, EMIR, FinSA/FinIA)
• Dedicated and responsible with a strong team spirit
• Independent and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work under pressure, manage own objectives, set priorities, and go the extra mile
• Proficiency in English
• Good MS Office skills
• Minimum Swiss residency (permit B)
Assets
• Additional language skills
Why you will like working here
• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Opportunities for insight into all departments to understand and develop expertise across the structured investment products value chain
• Modern offices in an exceptional location
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