Compliance Officer / MLRO Switzerland & Liechtenstein

As a Compliance Officer and MLRO at Keyrock, you will join the Group Compliance team with primary focus on our Switzerland and Liechtenstein entities. You will ensure regulatory compliance across these jurisdictions while contributing to broader group-level compliance projects and helping establish Keyrock as a full-service capital markets and asset & wealth management financial institution.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and elaborate an annual compliance plan
• Develop and implement a plan of second-line controls and conduct testing
• Assess future business activities to identify potential compliance risks
• Communicate the firm's policies and procedures effectively to all relevant employees
• Ensure compliance trainings are effective and up to date
• Keep abreast with regulatory changes and maintain policies and procedures accordingly
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk Management, IT & Security to integrate compliance requirements into business processes
• Oversee Keyrock CH and LI compliance with AML obligations and act as the focal point for the firm's AML activity as MLRO
• Carry out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework
• Represent Keyrock CH and LI in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally
• Serve as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies
• Draft compliance points of attention and recommendations, and assist the Group Head of Compliance or Group General Counsel with management information reports

What you bring

• 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 engaging with Swiss and Liechtenstein regulatory authorities
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MiCAR, AML/CTF, market abuse, and data privacy
• A relevant degree, preferably in business or law
• Extensive experience implementing monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures

Nice to have

• Understanding of the digital assets ecosystem
• A compliance qualification such as ACAMS or a Master's degree in a related field

What we offer

• A competitive salary package with various benefits
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely

About Keyrock

Keyrock is a leading market maker and digital asset trading firm founded in 2017, with over 200 team members across 42 nationalities. Operating as a multi-service platform spanning market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, DeFi trading desks, and asset and wealth management, Keyrock is expanding to establish itself as a full-service capital markets and asset & wealth management financial institution.