Head Compliance MLRO
- 13 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
We are looking for a Head Compliance and MLRO to start asap with an asset manager in Zurich, with focus on crypto assets.Head Compliance MLRO
About the job:
- Lead and continuously enhance the firm's compliance and financial crime framework.
- Serve as the designated MLRO and primary contact for anti-money laundering (AML) matters.
- Ensure compliance with FINMA requirements, Swiss AML legislation, and other applicable regulatory obligations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Oversee AML, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Provide regulatory guidance to senior management and business teams on new products and strategic initiatives.
- Liaise with FINMA, SROs, auditors, banking partners, and other external stakeholders.
- Lead regulatory reporting and oversee responses to regulatory inquiries and inspections.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and monitor regulatory developments affecting digital assets and financial services.
- Deliver compliance training and foster a strong culture of integrity across the organisation.
- Manage and develop the compliance team as the business continues to grow.
About the candidate:
- 12+ years of experience in compliance, financial crime, AML, or regulatory risk within financial services.
- Significant experience in the cryptocurrency, digital assets, fintech, banking, or securities sectors.
- Previous experience serving as MLRO or in a comparable senior compliance leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Swiss financial services regulation, FINMA requirements, AMLA, AMLO, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Experience interacting directly with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build and enhance compliance programmes within a regulated environment.
- Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent German and English are essential (spoken and written).
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CAMS, CAS Compliance, ICA, legal qualification, or equivalent) are advantageous.
