Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer

• Assist Country Head of Regulatory Affairs & PBRS Head of Regulatory Compliance in carrying out the mandate of Compliance function and Regulatory Compliance
• Conduct regulatory advisory activity with a focus on a mandate & execution-only basis, proper functioning of financial markets, cross-border activities of PBRS & clients and conduct outcome
• Provide stewardship to the First Line of Defence on Regulatory Compliance risks, local and foreign regulatory requirements & developments with regards to the ongoing and prospective business activities, transformation initiatives or other projects
• Contribute significantly to the visibility of the Regulatory Compliance function by regular interactions with other departments and functions, active engagement and participation through various forums and by contributing to training, broadcasts and other communication initiatives on important Regulatory Compliance topics
• Assist Country Head of Regulatory Affairs & PBRS Head of Regulatory Compliance in ensuring that Wealth Private Banking (WPB) or HSBC Group initiatives, and specifically those concerning Compliance and Risk function, are properly addressed and rolled out within PBRS

• Degree in law or equivalent university degree
• Detailed understanding of Private Banking business, products, services and regulatory matters and initiatives affecting the industry
• Strong Knowledge Swiss law and regulations, FINMA Circulars, applicable foreign law, and internal guidelines and policies of the HSBC Group, WPB, and PBRS
• Solid and proven practical experience gained in the financial/private banking industry or legal/compliance area
• Significant understanding of all financial products
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong investigative skills
• Service-oriented attitude with ability to provide practical advice and solutions to meet business needs
• Able to work alone and by yourself, while also being an excellent team player and a front-runner
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Computer literacy required, with skills in all MS software (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other applications
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland, we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit

Proficiency in French and/or German is an advantage

• Health & meal allowance
• Public transport or (e-)bike allowance
• Days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption)
• One-time marriage or registering of a Civil Partnership grant
• One-time premium for birth or adoption
• 4 weeks' paternity leave
• 26 weeks' maternity leave
• Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross
• Purchased holidays scheme
• Unpaid leave
• Sabbatical
• Volunteering Leave
• Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees
• Specialised free, confidential service to help deal with any personal problems
• Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24/7
• Opportunities to work internationally
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching
• World-class training through HSBC University