
As a Senior Compliance Officer at Crypto Finance AG, a FINMA-regulated institutional digital asset provider and part of Deutsche Börse Group, you will drive second-line compliance oversight across onboarding, transaction monitoring, and regulatory implementations. Based in Zurich, you will serve as a subject matter expert on Swiss AML regulations and digital asset compliance, collaborating closely with legal and operational teams to maintain robust controls across the firm.
What you'll do
- Perform complex client file reviews, KYC assessments, and onboarding verifications under Swiss AML framework guidelines
- Oversee advanced transaction monitoring using blockchain forensics tools and manage sanctions screening alerts
- Interpret evolving Swiss and European regulatory requirements (FINMA, CDB, MiCAR) and integrate them into internal policies, controls, and workflows
- Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulatory authorities when necessary
- Execute second-line compliance controls, support internal and external audits, and conduct ongoing compliance training for internal teams
What you bring
- Strong working knowledge of Swiss AML regulations, CDB framework, KYC obligations, and sanctions regimes
- Proven track record in compliance within the Swiss financial services or fintech industry
- Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken
- Deep interest in DLT, crypto assets, and institutional digital asset infrastructure
- Valid work authorization or eligibility for Switzerland (Swiss, EU, or EFTA citizen, or valid work permit)
Nice to have
- University degree in Law, Finance, or a related field; additional qualifications such as Swiss CPA or compliance certifications
- Familiarity with broader EU financial market regulations such as MiCAR
- Residence in or willingness to commute to the Greater Zurich area
What we offer
- Career at a FINMA-regulated digital asset provider backed by Deutsche Börse Group
- Modern office infrastructure on the 24th floor of Prime Tower in Zurich
- Flat hierarchies, continuous learning, and direct exposure to institutional Web3 financial markets
About Crypto Finance AG
Crypto Finance AG, part of Deutsche Börse Group, is a FINMA-regulated provider of institutional digital asset solutions. The firm offers trading, custody, and wallet infrastructure alongside MiCAR authorization in Europe, and serves as a SIX-approved crypto custodian connecting traditional and institutional finance to the digital asset market.
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