Crypto Compliance Officer
KeyPartnersZurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Type
Full-time
Work setup
On-site
Experience
Mid
Posted
Today
ComplianceLegal & Compliance
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As a Crypto Compliance Officer at a Swiss financial services firm, you will support the Compliance team in managing KYC/CDD, client onboarding, AML monitoring, and regulatory compliance for crypto and digital assets. You'll join a permanent role based in Zurich, working across the full lifecycle of client compliance and regulatory requirements under Swiss law.
What you'll do
- Support KYC/CDD, client onboarding and ongoing client reviews, including risk assessments and identification of PEPs and sanctions risks
- Assist with AML monitoring, transaction reviews and investigations, escalating potentially suspicious activities where appropriate
- Support the implementation and maintenance of AML, KYC and Compliance policies, procedures and internal controls in line with Swiss regulatory requirements
- Conduct research and assist with regulatory and compliance matters relating to crypto and digital assets, including monitoring regulatory developments
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Risk and Compliance to ensure effective implementation of regulatory requirements
- Assist with internal reporting, compliance documentation and regulatory audits
What you bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, Compliance or a related field
- First professional experience in Compliance, AML/KYC, Financial Crime or a regulated financial environment
- Good knowledge of Swiss AML/Compliance requirements
- A strong interest in cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and the evolving digital-asset regulatory landscape
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Experience with crypto and digital assets
- Familiarity with AMLA, FINMA requirements and/or VQF standards
- German language skills
