Legal Officer (fix term contract)

Swissquote Bank SA; Rue; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading financial services provider seeks a Legal Officer to support compliance and legal operations. Responsibilities include advising on contracts, regulatory assessments, and documentation preparation. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of EU financial regulations and excellent communication skills in English, with additional languages being an advantage. This position offers an attractive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Prestations

Annual performance bonus

Occupational pension scheme

Share plan

34.5 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of EU financial regulations including MiFID, AML.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English; French or German considered an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and business projects.
• Conduct regulatory watch and product assessments.
• Prepare and maintain legal and compliance documentation.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of financial regulations

Organizational skills

Description du poste

As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients

Powerful multi-asset digital platforms and personalised banking come together to deliver private clients, intermediaries and financial institutions a more efficient way to manage wealth

Job Description

• The Legal Officer will support the Legal & Compliance department to ensure the Bank's operations adhere to legal and internal guidelines. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, agreements, and business projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Conduct regulatory watch and product assessments, focusing on regulatory risk and data protection aspects
• Review and update material outsourcing and service arrangements
• Prepare and maintain legal and compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and statutory reports
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including group entities, service providers, legal advisers, and supervisory authorities
• Assist with the resolution of regulatory complaints and litigation

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of EU financial regulations, including MiFID, AML, banking privacy, and data protection legislation in Luxembourg
• Knowledge of outsourcing rules, ICT, and digital assets
• Sound understanding of financial markets, including complex products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to identify root causes and recommend process improvements
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with ability to prepare and present data effectively
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in both written and spoken English; French or German considered an advantage

Additional Information

• A chance to work in a high-performing team in a collaborative environment
• A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, share plan, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
• A great work environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district. Complementary fruit, tea and coffee
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of financial products and markets including equities, funds, derivatives, cryptocurrencies and more