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

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

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