Head of Business Compliance 80–100 % (m/f/d)
Balzers
Key information
- Publication date:28 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Balzers
Job summary
Join us as Head of Business Compliance, leading a talented team. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead and continuously develop the Business Compliance department.
- Handle all compliance and tax topics, especially AIA and FATCA.
- Support Account Managers during customer onboarding and monitoring.
Skills
- Banking education or higher qualification in Legal/Compliance required.
- Several years of experience in compliance at a bank or authority.
- Excellent German and English skills at C1/C2 level.
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What makes this position attractive:
«As Head of Business Compliance, you lead a well-coordinated team of seven employees and, together with your team, are the central contact point for Account Managers on compliance and tax issues. You actively shape processes, support Account Managers during customer onboarding, and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements under the four-eyes principle.
In your role as a link between Compliance, Tax, and Front Office, as well as through your involvement in projects, you become an important key person and contribute significantly to the further development of the department.»
Andreas Näscher, Head of Client Relationship Management
Your tasks
- Leadership and ongoing development of the Business Compliance department
- Handling all compliance and tax issues (especially AIA and FATCA)
- Supporting Account Managers during customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring of existing customers
- Reviewing the activities of Account Managers in the areas of due diligence and tax (four-eyes principle)
- Acting as a link between Compliance, Tax, and the Account Managers of the Front Offices
- Technical contact person for due diligence and tax questions as well as participation in cross-departmental projects
Your profile
- Completed banking training and/or higher education with a focus on Legal/Compliance or comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in compliance at a bank or authority
- Experience in leading teams as well as in project collaboration
- Good knowledge of current regulations SPG, AML, FATCA, and AIA
- Proficient use of MS Office and screening tools such as Worldcheck, LexisNexis
- Quick comprehension as well as pronounced systematic and analytical skills
- Team player with good communication skills
- Very good German and English skills (level C1/C2)
Your benefits
- Short decision-making paths
With us, you can act directly and quickly – flat hierarchies make it possible - Health and leisure in focus
We offer you a versatile internal program for health promotion and leisure activities – because your well-being is important to us - Fitness on site
Stay in shape and use our in-house fitness center with modern equipment and a versatile range of group classes - Modern workplaces
Look forward to a comfortable workplace with height-adjustable desks and ergonomic equipment - Young and dynamic teams
Become part of a motivated team full of team spirit and energy. We work hand in hand for shared success - Flexibility that suits you
Enjoy flexible working hours and up to 28 vacation days – depending on age - Additional days off
Benefit from up to 22 public holidays annually
Your first six months with us
In the first months, you will get to know the department with its diverse tasks. The employees will show you the various processes and ways of working. A special focus is on KYC-relevant procedures so that you can quickly contribute productively.
Do you have questions about the application process? Then contact Silvan Flessati in the Recruiting Office: by phone at +423 320 22 00 or by email at recruiting@bankfrick.li.