Regulatory Compliance Consultant

BlackTide Partners; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackTide Partners seeks a Regulatory Compliance Consultant (Financial Services) to support KYC, AML, and background screening in line with Swiss banking regulations. You will contribute to the development of internal compliance frameworks and oversee regulatory audits for clients in the banking sector.

The ideal candidate has a degree in law, finance, or economics and substantial Swiss banking compliance experience, with fluency in French and English and German a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law, finance, or economics from a recognized institution.
• Solid experience in banking compliance in Swiss institutions or major consultancies serving financial clients.
• Comprehensive understanding of Swiss banking regulations including AML and KYC.

Responsibilities

• Support KYC, AML and background screening aligned with banking regulatory requirements.
• Assist investigations and projects on economic and financial crime, including fraud and corruption.
• Conduct internal and client-focused regulatory audits within the banking sector for regulatory adherence.
• Analyse evolving Swiss regulatory requirements and provide actionable compliance insights.

Skills

French

English

German (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in law/finance/economics

Job description

About the job Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Regulatory Compliance Consultant (Financial Services)

Key Responsibilities:

Support the execution of Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and background screening procedures in alignment with banking regulatory requirements.

Assist in investigations and projects related to economic and financial crime, including fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and corruption, while contributing to the development and enhancement of internal compliance frameworks and policies.

Conduct internal and client-focused regulatory audits within the banking sector to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards.

Analyse evolving regulatory requirements and provide actionable insights to ensure full compliance with Swiss financial regulations, directives, and best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree in law, finance, or economics from a recognized institution (e.g. HEC, HEG, or equivalent).

Solid experience in banking compliance, ideally acquired within a Swiss bank or a major consultancy firm serving financial institutions, or in regulatory/internal/external audit roles.

Comprehensive understanding of Swiss banking regulations, particularly those related to AML (LBA), KYC, and financial crime prevention.

Fluency in French and English; proficiency in German is an advantage.

Strong commitment to client service and compliance excellence, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-pressure banking environment.