Compliance Officer / MLRO Switzerland & Liechtenstein

As a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Keyrock, you will oversee compliance and AML/CTF obligations for our Switzerland and Liechtenstein entities. You join a dedicated Group Compliance team, working on both entity-specific compliance and broader group-level projects to support our global compliance framework. This role offers the chance to shape compliance standards across a fast-growing digital assets firm operating across 80+ centralized and decentralized exchanges.

What you'll do

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein by developing and implementing policies and procedures
• 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
• Ensure the firm's policies and procedures are communicated effectively to all relevant employees
• Ensure compliance trainings are effective and kept up to date
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and maintain policies and procedures accordingly
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk Management, IT and 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 (MLRO)
• Carry out MLRO duties as per the AML/CTF Framework
• Represent Keyrock CH and LI in all money laundering prevention matters 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 (second 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 including 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 and benefits package
• Annual team retreats dedicated to strategy, celebration of wins, and team activities
• Opportunity to work remotely
• A highly intellectually stimulating working environment

About Keyrock

Keyrock is a global digital assets firm founded in 2017, with 180+ people across 40+ nationalities. The company provides liquidity across 80+ centralized and decentralized exchanges and operates a full spectrum of capital markets businesses including market making, high-frequency trading, options, OTC, DeFi trading desks, advisory, and asset management, backed by SC Ventures in its Series C.