Senior Onboarding/KYC Specialist

About the job

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.

Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 27.6 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 238.5 million in 2024. As of 31 December 2024, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 803.8 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.

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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Onboarding/KYC Specialist to join our Compliance team. In this role, you will take ownership of client onboarding, KYC due diligence, and AML-related matters, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

Oversee and perform client onboarding and KYC due diligence processes, including AML-related tasks such as clarifications and assessments of PEPs and other higher-risk factors.

Ensure the implementation and ongoing maintenance of KYC/AML policies and new regulatory requirements (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20, FinSA, FinIA).

Provide advice and guidance to the Front Office on onboarding, KYC, and related AML topics.

Prepare internal compliance notes and assessments on onboarding/KYC/AML issues.

Plan and take responsibility for compliance reviews within the scope of the above-mentioned regulations.

Lead or contribute to compliance projects, such as assessing new business models or implementing new software tools.

Manage documentation and relationship life cycle processes in line with regulatory standards.

Support audit fieldwork, including preparing files and addressing auditor queries.

Act as deputy for the team head during absences.

What you'll need

Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferably from a Swiss university or a Swiss University of Applied Sciences)

3–5 years of experience in the financial industry in a similar Compliance, Audit, or Consulting function

Strong knowledge of Swiss financial market laws and regulations, particularly AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20, FinSA, and FinIA

A dedicated and reliable personality with a strong team-player attitude and a willingness to take responsibility

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and perform well under pressure

Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken)

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Nice to have

• Knowledge of additional European languages

Why you'll love working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain
• Be part of a multinational team
• Hybrid work system: home office and office
• Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location