About the role

  • Lead and manage the Compliance Department and a team of Compliance Officers
  • Oversee compliance and GRC matters of the business in day-to-day operations
  • Define and manage the Company's GRC management system
  • Draft and review policies and procedures in the compliance area
  • Provide periodic compliance reports to the Board and Management
  • Provide training on compliance matters
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements
  • Provide advice on AML/CTF and other compliance-related aspects
  • Execute compliance-related GRC assessments, checks, and controls
  • Responsible for tax reporting, onboarding, KYC, and transaction monitoring
  • Prepare suspicious activity reports and act as MLRO Officer
  • Cooperate with internal and external auditors and with the FMA

Requirements

  • Masters of Law, Business Law, or equivalent from a reputable Swiss/Liechtenstein or EU university
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in Compliance within a bank in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Germany, or Austria, preferably with exposure to crypto services
  • Experienced in standard GRC, AML/KYC, and crypto forensic tools
  • Experience in a fintech environment with touchpoints in digital assets, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies
  • Profound knowledge and experience in the Liechtenstein/Swiss regulatory framework for financial services and exposure to FMA/FINMA
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus

Benefits

  • A responsible, trustworthy, and senior role having significant influence over financial practices and policies
  • Short decision-making processes with opportunities to contribute in a fast-paced setting
  • Collaborative, professional, and growth-oriented culture
  • Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities

Job title

Head of Compliance

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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