(Junior) Compliance Officer

About us

Sygnum is the world s first regulated Digital Asset Bank, founded on Swiss and Singapore dual heritage, headquartered in Switzerland and operating globally.

We make digital assets bankable, secure and convenient, empowering our clients to invest in the digital asset economy with complete trust. For the first time with Sygnum, major currencies and digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and digital CHF and asset tokens are seamlessly integrated in one account.

Sygnum s diverse and talented team of banking, investment and DLT experts is shaping the development of a trusted digital asset ecosystem.

About you

Do you have Compliance experience in the Swiss financial service industry?
Do you have a curiosity for technology/ cryptocurrencies/ blockchain/ ICOs and related legal solutions?
Are you keen to work in a dynamic, fast-moving and interdisciplinary start-up?
Are you looking to have an impact and effectively build an innovative financial institution?
Are you a team player and able to work under pressure and independently?

If this holds true, we want you on the Sygnum team. At Sygnum, we seek to set the standard for regulated and fully licensed Digital Asset Banks and welcome the brightest minds to join us.

Tasks

• Support the advisory team and client facing staff in compliance & regulatory matters regarding daily business and strategic initiatives, including also regional requirements as applicable on a cross-border basis (i.e. FinSA, FMIA, FATCA, AMLA, CDB20, etc.)
• Advising and supporting employees, stakeholders and governing bodies in ethics and compliance matters.
• Monitor, control and test the 1st and 2nd line of defense framework within the bank, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and (internal) regulations.
• Improve the risk framework of the bank by the enhancement and implementation of controls as well as corresponding policies, directives and guidances.
• Hit the ground running by identifying opportunities for efficiencies and increased effectiveness of the processes within the bank.
• Streamline reporting and digitalization efforts within the compliance team, for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Educate and train employees on laws and regulations as well as industry practices and ensure corresponding know-how transfer.
• Champion and ownership of Compliance solutions or applications adopted within the firm and become a subject matter expert for associated initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in law, finance/economics, business management, or a related field
• Experience (3+ years) in Banking as an in-house Compliance Officer or an
  Audit/Consulting firm providing services to Swiss-based regulated financial intermediaries
• Experience in aspects associated to compliance-centric matters including, amongst others, FinSA and Market Conduct, conflict management, regulatory reporting, new product approvals and compliance advisory.
• Understanding relevant areas of law and regulations associated with AML/CFT, ABC, sanctions and regulatory matters
• Problem-solving ability and mental flexibility to find pragmatic solutions supporting the Business with innovative products and business concepts
• Goal and result-oriented, able to work with minimal direction and provide hands-on and practicable solutions
• Knowledge of the latest trends in compliance, the FinTech and RegTech industry as well as cryptocurrencies and blockchain
• Understanding FATCA and CRS requirements is a plus.

Benefits

• The chance to be part of a movement shaping the future of our world s financial system.
• An amazing, highly skilled, international, and motivated team of professionals.
• Flexible working time models and free coffee, and tea on office premises.
• Experienced leadership teams who are masters of scale and will facilitate smart growth.
• Regular gatherings with the teams and plenty of jokes and laughs .

If you re passionate for technology and blockchain with a massive worldwide impact, then please send us your CV!