Keyrock is hiring a Compliance Officer / MLRO Switzerland & Liechtenstein in Legal & Governance — Zurich. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on jobs.ashbyhq.com: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
Compliance Officer / MLRO - Switzerland & Liechtenstein
About Keyrock
Company context from the listing:
Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.
Today, we rock with over 200 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs.
We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly.
At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.
Mission statement
The listing frames the Compliance Officer / MLRO Switzerland & Liechtenstein at Keyrock as a hands-on product role. You will join a dynamic and dedicated Group Compliance team, operating as a key member while focusing primarily on our Switzerland and Liechtenstein operational entities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a wider impact across the organization by working on broader, group-level projects, allowing you to contribute to the global compliance framework and help grow the group as a whole
Job description
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein by developing and implementing the policies and procedures ;
- Conducting compliance risk assessments and elaborating an annual compliance plan;
- Developing and implementing a plan of second-line controls and conducting the tests;
- Assessing future business activities to identify potential compliance risks;
- Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees;
- Ensuring the compliance trainings are effective and up to date;
- Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and maintaining the policies and procedures up to date;
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk management, IT & Security, etc… to integrate compliance requirements into business processes.
- Being responsible for oversight of Keyrock CH and LI compliance with its AML obligations and acting as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO).
- Carrying out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework
- Representing Keyrock CH and LI in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally;
- Serving as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments;
- Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies
- Drafting of compliance points of attention and recommendations and assisting the Group Head of Compliance or Group General Counsel (Group level) with management information reports;
Background and experience
- Solid experience as a Compliance officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution in Switzerland and/or Liechtenstein, ideally with exposure to MLRO responsibilities or similar
- Experience in engaging with Swiss and Liechtenstein regulatory authorities;
- Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MiCAR, AML/CTF, market abuse , data privacy;
- Understanding of the digital assets ecosystem is a major plus;
- A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required;
- Extensive experience in implementation of monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures;
- A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be an advantage;
Our recruitment philosophy
We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals.
Our offer
- A competitive salary package, with various benefits
- Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
- The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence
As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.
Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.