Compliance Assistant – Investigations - Temporary

Swissquote; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissquote is seeking a Compliance Assistant for the Investigations team on a temporary basis until 30 December 2026. You will conduct AML/CTF client reviews, perform enhanced due diligence, and draft formal assessments while supporting front office needs. Candidates with 3–5 years in financial services compliance and Swiss law knowledge are preferred.

The role fits into a dynamic, multicultural Compliance Department and offers exposure to complex cases and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Law/Economics/IR/Political Science).
• 3-5 years of financial services compliance experience.
• Knowledge of the Swiss legal framework.
• Excellent command of English and French.
• Analytical and methodological approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reviews of key clients from an AML/CTF standpoint.
• Conducting enhanced due diligence analyses and declassifications.
• Drafting formal compliance assessments and managing complex cases.
• Providing support and advice to the front office and management.
• Assist in developing internal compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

English & French fluency

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Structured working style

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Law / Economics / IR / Political Science)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Compliance Assistant – Investigations - Temporary

• Full-time
• Managerial role: No

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Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.
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We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

As a Compliance Officer for a temporary position until the 30th of December 2026, you will be part of the Compliance Department and work within the Investigations Team. The team is growing, andwe are looking for different types of seniority profiles whose main tasks will be:

• Carrying out reviews of key clients (private clients, companies, institutional clients,external asset managers, introducing brokers, etc.) from an AML/CTF standpoint (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB)
• Conducting enhanced due diligence analyses and declassifications
• Drafting formal compliance assessments, including the ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously
• Providing support and advice to the front office and management

Depending on the level of seniority, the following tasks may also be required:

• Assisting the Manager in supporting the team daily, including providing responses to questions, conducting second-level reviews of team members’ assessments, and serving as a trusted role model in terms of work quality, efficiency, and professional behavior
• Assist in developing and updating internal compliance policies and procedures in line with evolving regulations and industry best practices
• Optimization of internal processes, including the review and drafting of internal guidelines
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree, preferably in Law, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, or similar
  • 3-5years of financial services compliance experience
  • Knowledge of the Swiss legal framework
  • Excellent command of English and French
  • Analytical and methodological approach
  • Structured and professional working style
  • Interest and experience in data analysis (including Excel) and PowerPoint
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong team player who enjoys working in a multicultural, dynamic, technological, and international environment