Compliance Specialist (60% workload)

Nicoll Curtin; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicoll Curtin is seeking a Compliance Specialist – Best Execution for a leading private banking and wealth management client in Zürich. You will provide SME on Best Execution and regulatory requirements, ensuring policies and governance stay compliant.

The role demands strong analytical skills, experience in financial markets regulation, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners in a regulated Swiss environment. Start date 01.12.2026.

Qualifications

• Law degree with expertise in financial markets regulation.
• Experience as a Best Execution specialist is highly valued.
• Strong analytical and regulatory writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain Best Execution policies and governance.
• Provide SME on Best Execution and market regulation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance of Best Execution with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on Best Execution issues.
• Review and align policies with industry best practices.

Skills

Best Execution

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Financial regulation expertise

Job description

Are you a legal or compliance professional with expertise in financial markets regulation and Best Execution requirements, ready to help maintain robust regulatory policies and governance frameworks within private banking?

We are supporting a leading private banking and wealth management organisation looking for a Compliance Specialist – Best Execution to provide subject matter expertise and ensure that its Best Execution arrangements remain compliant with regulatory requirements and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and maintain Best Execution policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Best Execution requirements and financial markets regulation.
• Support the ongoing compliance of the bank’s Best Execution arrangements with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and maintain existing policies and standards to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on Best Execution-related matters.
• Apply strong analytical judgement and attention to detail when reviewing regulatory requirements and governance documentation.

Requirements

• Law degree with expertise in financial markets regulation and Best Execution requirements, or experience as a Best Execution specialist with strong regulatory knowledge.
• Sound understanding of Best Execution requirements and financial markets regulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Start: 01.12.2026