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Senior Investments Compliance Officer 80-100% - 2000036G  

 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our Group Compliance Team in a senior role that will provide expert support and challenge to the Group Investment Management business at our Head Office in Zurich as well as play a key part in developing the Investments Center of Excellence.

 
Your Role
 

As a Senior Compliance Officer for Investments,  reporting to the Head of Compliance Business Coverage at Corporate Center in Switzerland you will:

 

• Building strong and collaborative relationships, in a global matrix organization, with senior Investment Management leadership at regional and local country levels across multiple jurisdictions.


• Providing assurance services around Investment Management processes and controls to assist Investment Management in identifying, managing and mitigating risks.


• Providing expert day-to-day advice and independent challenge to Investment Management professionals to enable them to successfully respond to business and regulatory changes and satisfy their ongoing compliance obligations.


• Continuously building your knowledge of relevant local laws, rules and regulations to provide Investment Management with a forward-looking perspective on the business impact of future regulations and compliance solutions to respond appropriately to legal/ regulatory developments.


• Working collaboratively with experts in Group Compliance, Group Risk Management and Group Audit to ensure an aligned and efficient approach.


• Advising Investment Management in developing business policies and procedures, reflecting regulations, firm policies, industry standards and best practices.


• Providing or supporting ongoing Compliance training.


• Developing appropriate Compliance management information/ reporting and attending senior Investment Management meetings to provide independent advice and challenge. 

 

Work location is Zürich, Switzerland. The travel requirement is up to 40%.

 

Required Skills and Experience   

As a Senior Compliance Officer for Investments, your skills and qualifications will include:

 

• 8+ years’ experience in a senior investments or securities dealing Audit, Compliance or Business role, either in a global investment banking, asset management, insurance, banking or a consulting firm environment. Preference will be given to candidates with compliance assurance or audit experience.


• A relevant degree or industry equivalent qualification.


• Up-to-date knowledge of the securities dealing, asset management and general financial markets regulatory environment (e.g. market abuse, securities dealing, market infrastructure, etc.).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to confidently present complex matters to all levels of management clearly and concisely.


• Ability to perform assurance/ audit activities, analyze risks and controls, assess when controls are not designed and operating effectively, and make appropriate recommendations.


• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.


• Practical experience of working in a global matrix organization would be an advantage.


• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.


• Able to use initiative and apply expert judgment.


• Excellent problem-solving and influencing skills.


• Self-motivation and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.


• Proficiency in German and English (in each case, Level C1–C2)

 
Additional Information 

Your talent acquisition specialist Grace Cunningham is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button “Apply online” below.

 

Zurich wants to attract the best talent and we acknowledge that talents might not always be available full-time. At Zurich we will consider requests for flexible working. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility you may need.

 
Who we are 

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.Our 53,000 employees worldwide live our valuesto protect you, to inspire confidence and help you reach your full potential. We promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, differently abled, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.  

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Information for recruitment agencies 

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

 

 

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Zurich-Zurich 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time 

Job Posting

: 05/28/20 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing