Compliance Officer (German speaker)

Partners Group; Baar; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on performance

Lunch allowance

Global exposure

Premium facilities

PG Academy

Sabbatical program

Job summary

Partners Group is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Officer to join its Compliance team in Baar - Zug. You will support the Head of Compliance Switzerland and global heads in a fast-moving asset management environment.

You will focus on Swiss and European regulations, working with international teams to ensure adherence to applicable laws, and you will contribute to ongoing risk monitoring and regulatory projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in law, business administration, or finance with relevant compliance, legal or audit experience in asset management is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in German and English; ability to work independently in a global, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in using new technologies to streamline compliance processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Swiss compliance monitoring program and risk assessment.
• Maintain compliance systems and controls; conduct investigations as needed.
• Draft and review periodic compliance reports, directives and procedures.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and reporting.
• Engage in regulatory projects from planning to implementation (e.g. AIFMD II / SFDR II).
• Liaise with internal and external auditors; prepare documentation for regulatory audits.
• Advise on marketing activities and review marketing materials.
• Perform AML checks for Partners Group AG.
• Stay updated with regulatory developments in Switzerland and Europe.

Skills

German & English

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Regulatory experience

Education

Degree in law, business administration, or finance

Job description

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We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

We are seeking a regulatory Compliance Officer to become part of our Compliance team at the Partners Group Headquarters in Baar - Zug. Candidates should have a solid background in regulatory compliance related to asset management and should be comfortable working independently with international and multi-disciplinary teams. The Swiss Compliance team is responsible for providing regulatory and policy advice, along with regulatory expertise to Partners Group's teams in Switzerland while protecting the interests and reputation of Partners Group.

In your role you will be responsible for supporting Partners Group's Head of Compliance Switzerland, based in Zug as well as Partners Group's Global Heads of Compliance, located in Zug and London. Focusing on Swiss and European regulations, you will ensure that Partners Group complies with the applicable laws and regulations. You will be part of a global and diverse Compliance team in a highly dynamic environment of a fast-growing company of dedicated professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Ongoing maintenance of Partners Group's compliance monitoring program and risk assessment for Switzerland
• Maintaining compliance related systems and controls, and conducting investigations as needed
• Drafting and reviewing periodic compliance reports, directives and procedures
• Assisting in coordination of regulatory filings and reporting
• Engaging in various regulatory projects from the planning to the implementation (e.g. AIFMD II / SFDR II)
• Liaising with internal and external auditors, preparing necessary documentation for regulatory audits
• Advising on marketing activities and reviewing marketing materials
• Performing AML checks for Partners Group AG
• Staying updated with regulatory developments in Switzerland and Europe

What we expect

• Degree in law, business administration, or finance with at least 5years of relevant experience in compliance, legal or audit roles within the asset management industry
• Entrepreneurial and analytical thinker with the ability to work independently and efficiently in dynamic settings; skilled in implementing processes and procedures successfully
• Keen interest in utilizing new technologies to streamline compliance processes and workflows; eager to work with IT and business applications specialists to automate compliance related processes and workflows
• Critical thinking and excellent communication skills in German and English (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated person, fast learner with strong analytical, methodical, and problem-solving skills

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses under competitive compensation along with daily lunch allowance
• Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
• Premium facilities including state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes
• Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities
• Comprehensive career development through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship programs, and our PG Academy learning platform for continuous growth
• Sabbatical program: one month off after every five years of service to recharge and explore

www.partnersgroup.com