Senior Legal Counsel Head Regulatory Affairs

What would your role be?

• Manage the relationship with the Swiss Financial Markets Supervisory Authority (FINMA) by actively interacting with the regulator, building relationship, drafting communications, reviewing and submitting reports, responding to regulatory requests, and tracking regulatory actions and deadlines;
• Support end-to-end regulatory exam management, including meeting scheduling, organization of document productions, responding to regulatory requests for information, and drafting meeting summaries/minutes;
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and the Legal & Compliance team to ensure that regulatory applications, regulatory notifications, actions, routine updates, and regulatory requests are handled in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Oversee the interactions between the various Vontobel entities overseas with their local regulators through the local Legal & Compliance teams in EMEA, APAC, and the United States;
• Support the Head Corporate & Public Affairs and advise senior management on legal and regulatory matters in regards to regulatory affairs, including conducting regulatory scanning, providing timely updates from regulators, and preparing Management and Regulatory Affairs Reports for the General Counsel, internal committees, and the Board;
• Lead and mentor a team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to drive high performance.

What are we looking for?

• Master degree/postgraduate degree in Law; Swiss bar exam as well as further education (e.g., LL.M.) is advantageous;
• Ideally 5+ years of experience, preferably in a bank or regulatory entity or law/consulting firm focusing on Swiss and international regulatory relations and knowledge of heightened regulatory environment;
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate even complex, difficult or sensitive information appropriately both in German and English; French or Italian is advantageous;
• Strong team management and high ability to lead and motivate a team for optimum performance; and
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment, manage multiple matters with competing and important interests, and adhere to strict deadlines.

What do we offer?

• Diverse and highly skilled Legal & Compliance team that celebrates an inclusive, friendly and flexible culture, and values your contribution;
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other;
• Learning and career development opportunities;
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels;
• Extensive benefits such as hybrid working, contributory pension scheme, discretionary performance bonus, and retail discounts;
• Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?