Zürich
Senior Compliance Officer, 100% (m/f/d)
- 06 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Italian (Fluent), German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
About us
LGT is a leading international private banking and asset management group, owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein for over 100 years. With around 600 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees – this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland as one of the best employers in Switzerland.
Your area of responsibility
Would you like to apply your regulatory expertise in a demanding, international private banking environment and make a significant contribution to compliant business operations? As part of our Regulatory and Investment Services Compliance department, you advise key interfaces of the bank on Swiss and cross-border regulatory issues. In doing so, you take on a responsible role with a special focus on the Lugano branch and work closely with specialist departments within the bank and the group.
- You accompany and implement regulatory projects in Swiss and European financial market law as a recognised expert. You work closely with Legal, Project Management, the front office, and other functions within the bank and the group.
- With your Italian language skills, you are the first point of contact for regulatory matters of the Lugano branch (excluding anti-money laundering issues).
- You are a central contact person for regulatory questions in Swiss and cross-border financial market law, especially regarding FIDLEG, MiFID, and CRD VI.
- In day-to-day business, you handle enquiries and clarifications around (cross-border) current regulatory (interpretation) questions and develop practical, risk-oriented solutions.
Your profile
- Completed studies in law; a Swiss bar admission is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in regulatory compliance in (private) banking.
- Fluent Italian, German, and English skills, both spoken and written.
- Experience with standard banking IT programmes is desirable.
- Strong analytical skills as well as an independent and precise working style.
- High communication and social competence in dealing with different stakeholders and management levels.
- Team-oriented personality with commitment to new challenges.
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Switzerland, especially to Lugano.
Please note that applications via recruitment agencies will not be considered for this position.
Benefits at LGT
A great place to work - a great place to have impact: LGT promotes the diversity of its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and offers the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. Therefore, our employees can also benefit from many additional perks.
Family and career
- Flexible working models
- Sabbaticals
- At least 25 days of annual leave, depending on age
- Options for paid special leave
- Maternity and paternity leave, possibilities for additional parental leave
- Additional childcare allowance for children up to 12 years cared for externally for a fee
Growing together
- Internal courses
- External courses at the Liechtenstein Academy
- Support for external training and further education
- Coaching and mentoring programmes
- International assignments
- Intrapreneurship programme
Discounts and advantages
- Discounts on LGT banking products and services
- Co-investments at LGT
- Discounts on health and property insurance
- Pension plan with individual options
- Various initiatives to promote mobility/e-mobility
- Recognition of important life events
Your health
- Wellness and health programmes
- Subsidised fitness and yoga classes
- Healthy meals
- Fresh fruit daily