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.

Robert Walters Switzerland AG
Valentina Ciherean
+41 44 809 3519