Senior Regulatory Counsel: Foresight & Controls

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc.; Thalwil; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. is seeking a seasoned compliance professional in Zurich to drive proactive regulatory foresight. You will translate evolving rules into robust governance and coordinate with senior leaders and regulators to ensure timely action.

The role involves cross-functional reporting and managing audits and FINMA findings. You will partner with the General Counsel and Head Supervision, guiding meetings, inputs, and regulatory interactions, while embracing AI-enabled tools to

Qualifications

• Experienced compliance or regulatory professional within banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and engage senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with experience coaching and guiding colleagues.
• Affinity for AI and willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Further develop and implement the group-wide regulatory foresight framework and implement cross-functional review and senior management reporting for regulatory changes affecting Vontobel group.
• Ensure and support the timely fulfillment of internal and external audit / FINMA findings and issues.
• Assess regulatory requirements within the domain of Supervision & Controls.
• Support the General Counsel and the Head Supervision regarding the material and formal preparation of VAV and KORECO meetings and related tasks.
• Coordinate ad hoc regulatory inquiries and required inputs from stakeholders across the Vontobel Group and support and advise in their regulatory interactions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Banking regulations

Stakeholder management

Project management

English & German

Regulatory reporting

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Finance

Regulatory compliance certification

Job description

Vontobel Asset Management, Inc. is seeking a seasoned compliance professional in Zurich to drive proactive regulatory foresight. You will translate evolving rules into robust governance and coordinate with senior leaders and regulators to ensure timely action.

The role involves cross-functional reporting and managing audits and FINMA findings. You will partner with the General Counsel and Head Supervision, guiding meetings, inputs, and regulatory interactions, while embracing AI-enabled tools to