Compliance Officer
Key information
- Publication date:15 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Europaallee 39, 8001 Zürich
WHO WE ARE
Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 21.3 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 260.0 million in 2023. As of 31 December 2023, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 780.1 million.
Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.
Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.
About the role
At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.
What you'll do
- Position in the Compliance team which is in charge for onboardings, KYC and related AML matters
- Handling of onboardings and KYC due diligence procedures, including related AML tasks; e.g. AML clarifications and assessments in terms of PEPs and/or other higher risk factors
- Implementation of KYC/AML policies and (new) regulations such as AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20, FinSA, FinIA
- Daily interaction with front office, including primarily the provision of advice regarding onboarding/KYC/related AML questions
- Preparation of internal Compliance notes/assessments on onboarding/KYC/related AML issues
- Planning and responsibility regarding specific Compliance reviews in context of above-mentioned regulations
- Involvement in different Compliance projects, e.g. assessments on new business models, implementation of new software tools
- Documentation and life cycle management of relationships
- Support throughout audit fieldwork (preparation of files for auditors, discuss queries and findings with auditors etc.)
What you'll need
- Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
- At least 2-3 years of experience in the financial industry in a similar Compliance, Audit or Consulting function
- Knowledge of Swiss financial markets laws and regulations (in particular regarding AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20, FinSA, FinIA)
- Dedicated personality with strong team-player attitude and willingness to take responsibility
- Excellent analytical, organizational and communicative skills
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently and under pressure, manage own goals and set priorities
- Fluent in English
- Good MS Office Skills
Nice to have
- Fluent in Spanish and German
Why you'll love working here
- Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company in Switzerland
- Learn about the universe of structured products
- Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
- Hybrid work system: home office and office
- Complementary fruit, coffee and tea in our offices
