Compliance Officer, MLRO

Keyrock

Compliance Officer ensuring adherence to laws and regulations for digital assets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Key member of compliance team contributing to AML/CTF strategies and practices.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein by developing and implementing the policies and procedures
Conducting compliance risk assessments and elaborating an annual compliance plan
Developing and implementing a plan of second-line controls and conducting the tests
Assessing future business activities to identify potential compliance risks
Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees
Ensuring the compliance trainings are effective and up to date
Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and maintaining the policies and procedures up to date
Collaborate with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk management, IT & Security, etc… to integrate compliance requirements into business processes
Being responsible for oversight of Keyrock CH and LI compliance with its AML obligations and acting as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO)
Carrying out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework
Representing Keyrock CH and LI in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally
Serving as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments
Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies
Drafting of compliance points of attention and recommendations and assisting the Group Head of Compliance or Group General Counsel (Group level) with management information reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid experience as a Compliance officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution in Switzerland and/or Liechtenstein, ideally with exposure to MLRO responsibilities or similar
Experience in engaging with Swiss and Liechtenstein regulatory authorities
Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MiCAR, AML/CTF, market abuse, data privacy
Understanding of the digital assets ecosystem is a major plus
A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required
Extensive experience in implementation of monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures
A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary package, with various benefits
Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance risk assessmentsAML obligationsmonitoring processescontrol processescompliance auditsregulatory compliancepolicy developmentprocedures implementationfinancial regulationsdigital assets ecosystem

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationguidanceoversightsubject matter expertise

Certifications

ACAMSMasters in a related field