Job Description

The Compliance Officer – PC & SSOL/TB supports the compliance function for the wealth management and structured solutions division of a leading private bank headquartered in Switzerland with operations across the EU. Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance PC & SSOL/TB, this role combines day-to-day advisory responsibilities with strategic involvement in regulatory change, control framework development, and cross-border initiatives. The position requires close interaction with front-office, legal, risk, and operations teams, as well as engagement with senior management, auditors, and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

What Would your role be?

• Support and help drive the Group Compliance framework across Private Clients and Structured Solutions, fostering cross-border coordination and regulatory awareness.

• Act as a key contact for business areas, providing pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice aligned with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Monitor and interpret Swiss, EU, and international regulations (e.g., FinSA/FinIA, MiFID II, PRIIPs, EMIR), translating them into practical business guidance.

• Track regulatory developments and support updates to internal policies, procedures, and controls.

• Provide day-to-day compliance support for structured solutions (e.g., structured products, derivatives, AMCs, tailored financing).

• Contribute to product governance, including approvals, target market assessments, and lifecycle monitoring.

• Advise on compliant marketing and distribution across jurisdictions, including private banking, ESG, and client protection rules.

• Support compliance controls, risk assessments, breach handling, investigations, and reporting to stakeholders and regulators.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance or legal role within a banking or financial services environment, preferably with exposure to wealth management and structured products.

• Working knowledge of relevant Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks, including FinSA/FinIA, MiFID II/MiFIR, PRIIPs, and product governance requirements.

• Understanding of suitability and appropriateness, conflicts of interest, marketing compliance, cross-border rules, and product governance principles.

• Experience reviewing or contributing to compliance policies, procedures, and controls, with an ability to apply regulatory requirements to practical business scenarios.

• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic guidance for business stakeholders, including in complex or time-sensitive situations.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high standard of integrity and professional conduct.

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively with colleagues across functions, jurisdictions, and seniority levels.

• Proficiency in German and English.

• Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field; additional compliance qualifications are a plus.

• Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.

What do we offer?

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces and free lunch.

• Friendly, diverse team in an international environment.

• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.

• Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.

• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

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