Head of Legal (Wealth & Trading)

Revolut; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal function for its Wealth & Trading division in Switzerland. The role requires strategic regulatory guidance, risk management, and oversight of trading-related product features.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Law with 10+ years in wealth and trading, with private practice experience and deep Swiss regulatory knowledge including FinSA, FinIA, AMLA and the Banking Act. Fluency in English and French or German is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Law and 10+ years in wealth and trading within financial markets or asset management.
• Deep expertise in Swiss regulations FinSA, FinIA, AMLA and the Banking Act.
• Fluency in English and either French or German is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal function for Revolut's Wealth & Trading division in Switzerland.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice and oversee compliance of trading-related product features.
• Draft customer-facing documents and advise on marketing for investment products.
• Identify and manage legal and operational risk across the business.
• Conduct legal assessments to support business decisions.

Skills

10+ years experience

Regulatory compliance

FinSA FinIA AMLA Banking Act

English fluency

French or German

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Master's degree in Law; 10+ years of experience in wealth and trading; Expertise in FinSA, FinIA, AMLA, and BA; Fluency in English and French or German.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Head of Legal (Wealth & Trading)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Revolut
Description: Revolut is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead its legal efforts for the Wealth & Trading division in Switzerland. The successful candidate will provide strategic regulatory advice, manage trading-related product features, and ensure compliance with Swiss financial laws. Key responsibilities include conducting legal assessments, drafting customer-facing documents, advising on marketing for investment products, and managing legal and operational risks.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Law with 10+ years of experience in wealth and trading (investment services, financial markets, or asset management). Candidates should have private practice experience at a top law firm and deep expertise in Swiss regulations, including FinSA, FinIA, AMLA, and the Banking Act. Fluency in English and either French or German is mandatory.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Switzerland
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified