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• Step into a pivotal leadership role where you shape how Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) operates at its core. As Head of Controls & Quality Assurance FCC, you will drive robust control oversight, strengthen compliance frameworks, and lead transformation initiatives that safeguard the organization., , Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, auditors, and regulators, you’ll sit at the heart of decision-making—ensuring risks are effectively managed while championing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Lead and develop the Controls & QA team, setting clear objectives and fostering a strong control culture
• Oversee the FCC control framework, ensuring controls are effective, tested, and continuously improved
• Monitor control performance, identify risks/gaps, and drive remediation and resilience enhancements
• Manage internal/external audits, including planning, findings, and timely closure of actions
• Act as main contact for regulatory engagements, ensuring alignment with expectations and managing responses
• Establish MI frameworks with clear KPIs/KRIs and deliver actionable insights to senior management
• Oversee Quality Assurance to assess control effectiveness and ensure compliance with regulations
• Lead incident management processes, including escalation, root cause analysis, and preventive actions
• Drive training initiatives to strengthen risk, compliance, and control awareness across the organization
• Lead transformation and automation of FCC processes (e.g., AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring)

What are we looking for?

• Proven leadership experience within Financial Crime Compliance, Controls, QA, or Risk Management
• Strong expertise in FCC frameworks (e.g., AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring) and regulatory environments
• Solid understanding of control design, testing, and continuous improvement practices
• Experience managing internal/external audits and regulatory interactions
• Track record of building and leading high-performing teams and fostering a strong risk & control culture
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in MI reporting, KPIs/KRIs, and data-driven decision-making
• Experience in transformation, process optimization, and automation initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex risks and incidents
• Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) 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 (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit
• 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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