Assistant Compliance Officer 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:25 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Assistant Compliance Officer 80 - 100%
Compliance is the central function for questions related to correct and integral behavior in the cantonal administration of the Canton of Zurich. Directly subordinated to the government council, it ensures that the principles of the code of conduct as well as the related instructions and regulations are adhered to. The Compliance Officer advises, provides guidance, answers inquiries, conducts training, and supports projects that further establish the compliance culture throughout the Canton of Zurich.
To strengthen our small, highly specialized team, we are looking for an experienced assistant who convinces with organizational talent, digital understanding, as well as strong self-motivation and a service-oriented attitude.
The position is initially limited to two years – due to growing areas of responsibility, there are possibilities for continued employment.
Your tasks:
- Support in all tasks of the Compliance Officer of the Canton of Zurich, as a cross-sectional function in the entire cantonal administration
- Independent scheduling and coordination of meetings, training sessions, and other events
- Responsible digital filing, document management, and especially handling inquiries on compliance topics
- Creation of meaningful presentations, reports, and other materials to support the Compliance Officer
- Coordination and communication with all directorates and offices as well as external partners
- Support in conducting training sessions, workshops, and other events
- Participation in projects and initiatives, including planning and implementation
Your profile:
- Completed commercial training as well as further education at the specialist certificate level
- Several years of experience in a comparable function, ideally in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or similar areas in a large company
- Strong digital understanding and proficiency with tools such as PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Outlook
- Independent, reliable, and very precise working style
- Organizational strength and confident communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Excellent oral and written German language skills are a must; English language skills are an advantage
Why us?
- A workplace in the heart of Zurich with a solid employer offering exciting activities and modern workplaces
- Participation in a dynamic team and shaping a developing environment within the cantonal administration – especially in areas related to compliance
- Your work contributes to establishing trust and transparency for the entire cantonal administration
Your next step:
Are you excited about this opportunity? Then apply now and be part of our team!
Please note that we can only process applications via our online tool.
We do not require a cover letter. Please answer our questions about your motivation during the application process.
Specific questions about the position will be gladly answered by Julia Ernst (Recruiting Specialist) at Tel.: +41 43 259 35 19.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch
Compliance is the central function for questions related to correct and integral behavior in the cantonal administration of the Canton of Zurich. Directly subordinated to the government council, it ensures that the principles of the code of conduct as well as the related instructions and regulations are adhered to. The Compliance Officer advises, provides guidance, answers inquiries, conducts training, and supports projects that further establish the compliance culture throughout the Canton of Zurich.
To strengthen our small, highly specialized team, we are looking for an experienced assistant who convinces with organizational talent, digital understanding, as well as strong self-motivation and a service-oriented attitude.
The position is initially limited to two years – due to growing areas of responsibility, there are possibilities for continued employment.
Your tasks:
- Support in all tasks of the Compliance Officer of the Canton of Zurich, as a cross-sectional function in the entire cantonal administration
- Independent scheduling and coordination of meetings, training sessions, and other events
- Responsible digital filing, document management, and especially handling inquiries on compliance topics
- Creation of meaningful presentations, reports, and other materials to support the Compliance Officer
- Coordination and communication with all directorates and offices as well as external partners
- Support in conducting training sessions, workshops, and other events
- Participation in projects and initiatives, including planning and implementation
Your profile:
- Completed commercial training as well as further education at the specialist certificate level
- Several years of experience in a comparable function, ideally in compliance, risk management, audit, legal, or similar areas in a large company
- Strong digital understanding and proficiency with tools such as PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Outlook
- Independent, reliable, and very precise working style
- Organizational strength and confident communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Excellent oral and written German language skills are a must; English language skills are an advantage
Why us?
- A workplace in the heart of Zurich with a solid employer offering exciting activities and modern workplaces
- Participation in a dynamic team and shaping a developing environment within the cantonal administration – especially in areas related to compliance
- Your work contributes to establishing trust and transparency for the entire cantonal administration
Your next step:
Are you excited about this opportunity? Then apply now and be part of our team!
Please note that we can only process applications via our online tool.
We do not require a cover letter. Please answer our questions about your motivation during the application process.
Specific questions about the position will be gladly answered by Julia Ernst (Recruiting Specialist) at Tel.: +41 43 259 35 19.
Your new environment: www.zh.ch
