Compliance and Legal Officer, Geneva

Join a FINMA-regulated digital bank at a time of growth and transformation Take on a broad, hands-on Legal&Compliance role with real business interaction About Our Client Our client is a Geneva-based FINMA-regulated bank and part of an international financial services group active in online trading and investment solutions.

The bank operates in a highly digital environment, giving clients access to a broad range of financial markets through advanced trading platforms. Its activities sit at the intersection of banking regulation, financial innovation and technology, creating a dynamic environment where legal and compliance topics are closely connected to the business.

The organisation is entrepreneurial, fast-paced and undergoing several new initiatives, including developments linked to digital assets. This role will appeal to candidates who want more than a traditional compliance position and who are motivated by operational exposure, regulatory complexity and direct interaction with internal stakeholders.Job Description As Compliance&Legal Officer, you will support the Head of Legal&Compliance across a broad range of compliance, regulatory and legal matters.

Your responsibilities will include: Provide second-line compliance support and advice to internal business and operational teams Support the implementation, monitoring and documentation of compliance controls Contribute to the review and update of internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworksMonitor Swiss and relevant international regulatory developments and assess their impact on the bank's activities Support regulatory analysis linked to new business initiatives, including digital assets and crypto-related topics Assist with day-to-day legal and compliance matters in a fast-moving digital banking environmentReview, analyse and coordinate legal or contractual documentation when required Work closely with onboarding, operations, risk and business stakeholders Support internal projects, process improvements and regulatory change initiatives Contribute to a smooth handover and ensure continuity across compliance and legal activitiesHandle a mix of strategic, operational and administrative tasks as part of a lean team The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will bring a strong compliance background, ideally gained within a bank, trading platform, fintech, broker, digital bank or financial institution exposed to investment products.

The ideal profile will include: Previous experience in compliance within financial services, ideally in a FINMA-regulated environment Good understanding of banking compliance, regulatory requirements and financial products Exposure to online trading, CFDs, digital assets, crypto, brokerage or investment platforms would be a strong advantageLegal background or legal training would be valuable, particularly for regulatory analysis and contract-related topics Ability to understand complex regulatory topics and translate them into practical business guidance Strong interest in digital banking, financial innovation and emerging regulatory topicsHands-on, flexible and pragmatic working style Comfortable with multitasking and working in a fast-paced, changing environment Team-oriented personality with strong communication skills Willingness to handle both high-value advisory work and more operational or administrative tasks Fluent English and French are requiredImmediate or short-notice availability would be a strong plus

This role is best suited to someone who enjoys interaction, complexity and variety, rather than a narrow or purely theoretical legal/compliance position.

What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join a FINMA-regulated digital bank in Geneva in a broad Compliance&Legal role with strong business exposure.

The successful candidate will benefit from: A permanent position in a stable and regulated financial institution Exposure to digital banking, online trading, CFDs and digital assets A broad role combining compliance, regulatory analysis and legal support Close interaction with business, operations and risk teamsA fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with upcoming strategic initiatives The opportunity to contribute directly to the evolution of the compliance framework A competitive compensation package, including a discretionary bonus A visible role within a lean team where individual contribution mattersA well-structured handover from the current role holder

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