Chief Compliance Officer — Michael Page
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established international private bank with a strong presence in Switzerland and an international client base.
The bank offers a dynamic and multicultural environment and is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to lead its compliance function from Geneva. Job Description
- About Our Client
- Our client is a well-established international private bank with a strong presence in Switzerland and an international client base.
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the Bank's compliance strategy and annual compliance plan, covering conduct risk, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and reputational risk.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the Bank's compliance strategy and annual compliance plan, covering conduct risk, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and reputational risk.
- Establish and maintain effective compliance oversight and control frameworks, ensuring compliance risks are appropriately identified, assessed, monitored and reported.
- Lead the development, implementation and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, controls and governance frameworks.
Application process
- Candidates with relevant compliance, risk or banking qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. What's on Offer
Company and context
- Advise senior management and the Board on regulatory requirements, emerging regulatory developments and their impact on the organization.
- Promote a robust compliance management framework, ensuring regular assessment and continuous improvement of compliance processes and controls.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors and other external stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
- Manage regulatory interactions, supervisory reviews and compliance-related information requests.
- Partner with business and support functions to ensure compliance considerations are embedded into key processes and decision making.
- Foster a strong compliance culture through effective communication, training and awareness initiatives across the organization.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments and best practices to ensure ongoing enhancement of the compliance framework.
- Oversee compliance reporting, escalation processes and committee governance, ensuring appropriate oversight and transparency.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing compliance team. The Successful Applicant Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
Additional details
- The bank offers a dynamic and multicultural environment and is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to lead its compliance function from Geneva.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing compliance team. The Successful Applicant
- Professional compliance certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, CAS Compliance Management or equivalent are considered advantageous.
- Strong understanding of cross-border compliance risks, wealth management structures, family offices and international clients.
- Arabic is considered an asset. A legal background is beneficial but not essential.
- Candidates with relevant compliance, risk or banking qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.
Notes and original content
- Job Description
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing compliance team.
- The Successful Applicant
- Experience
- Arabic is considered an asset.
- A legal background is beneficial but not essential.
- What's on Offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does Michael Page offer for this role?
Michael Page lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Michael Page offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Michael Page during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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