Head Corporate Compliance

Büsser & Zeidler AG; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 200.000 - 290.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Integrity

English

German

Discretion

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Head Corporate Compliance

For our client, a leading and highly respected international organization, we are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head Corporate Compliance to take on a key leadership position within its corporate compliance function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional to shape and further develop a robust compliance framework, lead an international team and play an influential role in strengthening corporate integrity, ethical standards and responsible business conduct.

Operating at the intersection of compliance, governance and corporate culture, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing independent advice, strategic guidance and effective oversight across the organisation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop an international employee conduct&ethics team, fostering collaboration, high performance and consistent standards across the organisation
• Drive the continuous development and implementation of corporate compliance, employee conduct and ethics frameworks, policies and processes
• Oversee conflicts of interest, including personal trading, external mandates, secondary employment, gifts and hospitality
• Ensure effective oversight of employee misconduct, whistleblowing processes and internal investigations, including appropriate escalation and resolution
• Strengthen the organisation’s culture of integrity and accountability through targeted training, awareness and communication initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing independent compliance oversight, strategic guidance and constructive challenge
• Contribute to compliance risk assessments, governance processes and management reporting, ensuring effective controls and continuous improvement

Your Profile:

• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, ideally complemented by relevant compliance qualifications
• Significant professional experience in Corporate Compliance, Ethics, Conduct Risk or a related governance function, preferably within an international and regulated environment
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams across different 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 and credibility to advise and challenge senior leadership
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions
• High personal integrity, sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills in English, German and additional languages are an advantage

Why This Opportunity:

• Strategic Impact: Take ownership of a key corporate compliance function and actively shape its future direction
• International Leadership: Lead a diverse team and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple markets
• Visibility & Influence: Play an important role in strengthening governance, corporate culture and ethical business practices
• Opportunity to Shape: Drive meaningful improvements, introduce new ideas and contribute to the evolution of an established compliance organisation