**Compliance Officer – Market Regulations & Best Execution 80–100% (f/m/d)**

Job description

Tasks

• as the primary contact for trading staff and client-facing staff on all trading-related compliance matters, including foreign exchange, precious metals
• on topics such as transaction reporting, trade reporting, securities journaling, securities lending and borrowing, and shareholder monitoring
• as the first point of contact for back-office and client-oriented employees
• Responding to compliance inquiries related to market regulations and best execution, including those raised by regulatory authorities and counterparties (e.g., banks, brokers, ICSDs/CSDs, custodian banks, trading venues)
• Contribution to the development of global minimum standards by drafting guidelines, manuals, and handbooks, and by defining or implementing global minimum controls and monitoring activities
• Conducting in-depth reviews of existing processes to identify potential risks and opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders and governance bodies through effective communication to maintain and improve the company's market regulation and best execution framework
• Close collaboration with other subject matter experts within Global Compliance, the General Counsel's Office, and the CRO unit in evaluating complex or cross-functional cases
• Supporting key business initiatives related to market regulations and best execution, and conducting regular training sessions to ensure sustained risk awareness throughout the company

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent qualification from a technical college in business administration, economics, or (business) law; additional qualifications (e.g., postgraduate studies in compliance or risk management) are an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss and European financial market regulations, including but not limited to MiFID II, MAR/MAD, FinSA, and FMIJA; familiarity with financial market regulations in Asia, the UK, or the US is considered a strong asset
• Professional experience in compliance or internal audit within a banking environment is essential, preferably in trading floor compliance or related risk functions; a solid understanding of banking operations and trading products is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills combined with personal assertiveness; ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player

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