Senior AML/CFT Compliance Officer
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Job description
Senior AML/CFT Compliance Officer at RULEMATCH AG in Zürich, responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and ongoing development of the company's AML/CFT framework for its digital assets trading and clearing venue.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Zürich, Switzerland
- Languages
- German – fluent, English – fluent
- Pay
- CHF 150,000 / year
What you'll do
- Take ownership of the ongoing monitoring, maintenance and enhancement of the AML/CFT framework to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, draft, review and maintain internal AML/CFT policies, procedures and controls.
- Oversee and perform AML/CFT compliance operations, including participant onboarding, KYC and due diligence.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and lifecycle management of participant relationships.
- Review and investigate transaction monitoring and screening alerts, assess potentially suspicious activities and ensure appropriate escalation and documentation.
- Assess the effectiveness of existing AML/CFT controls and drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and risk mitigation measures.
- Support regulatory matters, including the preparation of documentation, responses and information required by supervisory authorities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed a strong compliance culture and deliver AML/CFT training across the organisation.
What we're looking for
- Several years of relevant professional experience in AML/CFT compliance, ideally within financial services, banking, digital assets or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory requirements and their practical application within a regulated financial institution.
- Experience in developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, assessing regulatory risks and implementing effective controls.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English are mandatory.
- Strong professional judgement, integrity and the ability to take ownership of complex compliance matters and make sound, risk-based decisions.
- A pragmatic, business-oriented and detail-conscious approach, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- The ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and work flexibly when required.
- An open-minded, solution-oriented attitude, strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A genuine interest in technology and in optimising compliance systems, processes and technical implementations.
Nice to have
- Experience in engaging with supervisory authorities or supporting regulatory examinations and enquiries is a strong advantage.
- Experience with digital assets, digital securities and related technologies is a plus.
Your team
Compliance
Benefits
Annual salary of CHF 150'000 and additional stock appreciation rights to participate in the increase in value of the company.
- Be part of a venture in a fast-growing market with the ambition to compete with the world's best.
- Inspiring environment with a focus on excellence, teamwork, and transparency.
- Competitive pension plan benefits.
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About RULEMATCH AG
Digital assets trading and clearing venue for regulated financial institutions
RULEMATCH has built a digital assets trading and clearing venue with world-class partners to meet the specific needs of regulated financial institutions. By offering significantly more capital-efficient and lower latency trading, RULEMATCH is helping increase institutional adoption and enable the next evolution of the crypto and digital asset market.
Key facts
- Zürich, Switzerland
What they value
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Transparency