Global Head of Compliance & Ethics, Strategy Leader

Büsser & Zeidler AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Büsser & Zeidler AG is seeking a Head Corporate Compliance to shape and lead its global compliance program. The role involves steering an international team, developing policies, and ensuring governance across markets while advising senior leadership with strategic foresight.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree and extensive experience in corporate compliance, ethics, and conduct risk, complemented by strong languages and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in Corporate Compliance, Ethics, Conduct Risk or a related governance function.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams across locations and cultures.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, conflicts of interest, misconduct investigations and internal control mechanisms.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge senior leadership.
• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• High personal integrity, sound judgement and discretion when navigating sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an international employee conduct & ethics team across locations.
• Drive continuous development and implementation of corporate compliance, conduct and ethics frameworks.
• Oversee conflicts of interest, including personal trading, external mandates, gifts and hospitality.
• Ensure effective oversight of employee misconduct, whistleblowing and internal investigations.
• Strengthen culture of integrity and accountability through training and communication initiatives.
• Advise senior management as a trusted independent compliance observer and strategist.
• Contribute to risk assessments, governance processes and management reporting with strong controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Integrity

English

German

Discretion

Education

University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or a related field

Job description

Büsser & Zeidler AG is seeking a Head Corporate Compliance to shape and lead its global compliance program. The role involves steering an international team, developing policies, and ensuring governance across markets while advising senior leadership with strategic foresight.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree and extensive experience in corporate compliance, ethics, and conduct risk, complemented by strong languages and leadership capabilities.