Compliance Specialist (80-100%)

To build up our new Compliance department, we are looking for a Compliance Specialist at our headquarters in Zürich as of January 2027 or by arrangement.

Compliance Specialist (80-100%)

We offer interesting perspectives in the following areas:

• Co-responsibility for the implementation and further development of the firm's compliance and control system
• Examination of new mandates as well as periodic and event-related review of existing client relationships
• Execution of risk-based KYC, AML, and sanctions investigations for natural and legal persons
• Analysis of client risks and assessment of screening hits
• Examination of conflicts of interest and support of the corresponding approval processes
• Preparation of decision-making bases for complex or potentially risky mandates as well as escalation of risks to the responsible bodies
• Monitoring of regulatory developments and assessment of their impact on the firm
• Maintenance and further development of internal compliance guidelines, processes, and controls
• Execution and documentation of compliance controls
• Contact person for partners and employees regarding compliance questions
• Participation in training and awareness measures
• Creation of reports and regular updates on compliance topics

Your profile:

• Completed training as a Paralegal or a comparable commercial or legal education
• At least two years of professional experience in the field of compliance, preferably in a law firm
• Sound knowledge of Swiss money laundering and sanctions law as well as KYC and CDD requirements
• Ability to analyze complex client structures and economic backgrounds
• Exact, structured, and independent way of working with quick comprehension
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and sense of responsibility
• Ability to communicate decisions clearly and appropriately to the target group
• Very good MS Office skills
• Proficient German and very good English skills

What you can look forward to:

• Workplace near the lake in our headquarters in the Zürcher Seefeld
• Flexible working time models (part-time also possible)
• Up to two days of home office per week, if compatible with operational needs
• Exciting challenges in varied areas of application
• Support and promotion of your professional development
• Flat hierarchies and regular team events

About us:

Walder Wyss is one of the leading Swiss law firms for business law. In short: Six locations in all language regions. More than 300 legal experts. Over 130 people in support functions. Exciting challenges in varied areas of application. No two days are the same.

Do you recognize yourself in the description and work with passion and drive? Then we look forward to getting to know you.

Please submit your complete application documents (preferably direct applications), including your preferred start date and your salary expectations. Applications via e-mail will not be considered. j4id10423278a j4it1040a j4iy26a