Senior Compliance Officer

Jupiter Wealth Advisors Limited; Genf; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Wealth Advisors SA in Geneva and Zurich seeks a Senior Compliance Officer to lead and oversee our Swiss compliance framework. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, senior management, auditors and regulators as a second line of defense.

You will manage onboarding, AML/KYC, source of wealth, risk classification and ongoing monitoring for high-net-worth clients, ensuring FINMA compliance and strong internal controls across our Geneva and Zurich operations.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of relevant compliance experience in private banking, wealth management or comparable financial institution.
• Ideally with background in EAM/MFO sector.
• Strong hands-on experience in client onboarding, AML/KYC, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Solid understanding of Swiss regulatory environment and FINMA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as single point of contact for regulatory matters relating to Swiss business and oversee regulatory compliance.
• Manage and review client onboarding, including KYC, source of wealth/funds, beneficial ownership and risk classification.
• Approve client onboarding in line with Swiss requirements and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with FINMA regulations, AML, sanctions regimes and internal standards.
• Perform ongoing due diligence and periodic reviews of existing client relationships.
• Monitor transactions and client activity for AML/sanctions or reputational risks.
• Maintain compliance documentation and internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Switzerland and implement new requirements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, audits and interactions with regulators and auditors.
• Provide compliance guidance and training to employees across Switzerland.

Skills

Onboarding AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

HNW clients

Audit & reporting

Job description

Senior Compliance Officer

Jupiter Wealth Advisors SA Position based in Geneva – covering Geneva & Zurich

About Jupiter Wealth Advisors Group

Jupiter Wealth Advisors Ltd is an independent wealth management firm established in 2022 specializing in tailored investment management, family office solutions, and corporate finance advisory for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions. With a client-first approach and deep financial expertise, we deliver strategic wealth solutions designed to drive long-term success.

The Jupiter Group is one of the fastest-growing wealth managers in the UAE. Following its expansion into Singapore and Switzerland, Jupiter is continuing to strengthen its Swiss platform and regulatory framework.

Job Description

As a Senior Compliance Officer based in our Geneva office, you will play a key role in supporting and overseeing the compliance framework of Jupiter Wealth Advisors in Switzerland, covering both our Geneva and Zurich operations.

You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including Relationship Managers, senior management, auditors and regulatory bodies, and serve as a strong second line of defense for the firm, with a particular focus on client onboarding, AML/KYC, ongoing monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the single point of contact for all regulatory matters relating to the Swiss business and overseeing regulatory compliance.
• Managing and reviewing the client onboarding process, including KYC documentation, client identification, source of wealth/source of funds, beneficial ownership and risk classification.
• Acting as the review and approval authority for client onboarding, in accordance with Swiss regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable FINMA regulations, AML requirements, sanctions regimes and internal compliance standards.
• Performing ongoing due diligence and periodic reviews of existing client relationships.
• Monitoring transactions and client activity and investigating potential AML, sanctions or reputational risk concerns.
• Maintaining appropriate compliance documentation, records and internal controls.
• Monitoring regulatory developments in Switzerland and supporting the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with regulatory reporting, audits and interactions with external compliance partners, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Providing compliance guidance and training to employees across the Swiss business.

Profile & Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of relevant compliance experience within private banking, wealth management or a comparable financial institution, ideally with a background in the EAM/MFO sector.
• Strong hands‑on experience in client onboarding, AML/KYC, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Solid understanding of the Swiss regulatory environment and FINMA requirements applicable to wealth managers.
• Experience dealing with HNW/UHNW international clients and complex ownership structures.
• Knowledge and experience of Emerging Markets, with particular exposure to the Middle East and Africa considered highly valuable.
• Fluency in both English and French is essential. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Why Join Jupiter Wealth Advisors?

At Jupiter Wealth Advisors, you will join a team of top-tier professionals in a firm that values independent thinking, client‑centric service and financial excellence. We provide the agility of a boutique firm with the expertise and international reach of a global institution.

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of our Swiss business and to contribute directly to the growth of our operations in Geneva and Zurich.

Join us and help shape the future of Jupiter’s wealth management in Switzerland