Compliance Officer (80%)
- Geneva
- Zurich
- Published: 2026-06-11
To strengthen our team in Geneva or Zurich, we are looking for a Compliance Officer.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to build and further develop the firm’s compliance function, with a particular focus on AML, KYC, client and matter intake, policies, procedures and risk based processes. You will work closely with different stakeholders and play a key role in establishing clear, practical and firm wide compliance standards in an international law firm environment.
Your responsibilities:
- Design, implement and further development the firm’s compliance framework, with a focus on AML, KYC, client and matter intake, sanctions and risk assessment processes.
- Review and improve internal compliance policies, procedures, controls and documentation standards.
- Conduct and coordinate client due diligence checks independently, including client identification, beneficial ownership reviews, risk classifications and enhanced due diligence.
- Review client structures, corporate documents and international jurisdictions from a compliance and risk perspective.
- Advise partners, lawyers and Business Services teams on day-to-day compliance questions.
- Monitor regulatory developments and support their implementation into internal processes and standards.
- Prepare internal compliance reports, risk assessments and ad hoc analyses.
- Develop internal training and awareness initiatives on AML, KYC, sanctions and related compliance topics.
- Contribute to compliance projects, process efficiency and continuous improvement.
Your profile:
- Higher education in law, economics, business administration, finance or an equivalent field.
- 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, ideally in a Swiss regulated environment (banking, asset management, financial services or another regulated environment).
- Good knowledge of AML, client due diligence, beneficial ownership, sanctions and risk based compliance processes.
- Good understanding of corporate structures and corporate documents from different jurisdictions.
- Experience in developing or improving policies, procedures, controls and compliance standards.
- Strong analytical skills, a structured working style and the ability to take ownership in a pragmatic and solution-oriented manner.
- High level of integrity, discretion, accountability and sound judgement.
- Hands-on mentality and motivation to help build a compliance function in a professional law firm environment.
- Experience with compliance tools, onboarding and conflict check systems, document management systems and screening databases (such as World Check) is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and either German or French. Additional languages are an advantage.
What we offer
Attractive Working Conditions: We offer you a modern working environment with a comprehensive social insurance package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost- sharing, and a variety of benefits to support your health and work-life balance.
Team Spirit & Collegial Atmosphere: You will become part of a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual support and trust. We place great value on professionalism combined with a warm, respectful working relationship.
A Forward-Thinking Employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we not only offer you an inspiring professional environment, but also the opportunity to actively shape your career in a firm with a strong reputation, clear values, and a sustainable outlook.
Jennifer Funk, Human Resources, looks forward to receiving your complete application file and is happy to provide you with further information if needed. Please upload your complete application documents via the online form and include your earliest available start date as well as salary expectations. We look forward to getting to know you!
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
- Jennifer Funk
- HR Specialist
- jennifer.funk@swlegal.ch
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