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Head of Compliance & Legal - BankingThe Head of Compliance & Legal is responsible for defining, steering, and evolving the bank's global compliance and legal strategy. As a member of the executive committee, this role acts as a partner to top management to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce legal risks, and support business development in a highly regulated environment.Head of Compliance & Legal - BankingA local bank.MissionsMain responsibilities1. Leadership & Strategy- Define and implement the global Compliance & Legal strategy aligned with the bank's business objectives- Advise the CEO and the Executive Committee on regulatory, legal, and reputational risks- Actively participate in decisions as a member of the Executive Committee- Ensure proactive regulatory monitoring (FINMA, MROS, AML standards, sanctions, etc.)2. Compliance- Supervise all compliance activities:- Anti-Money Laundering (AML/KYC)- Sanctions & embargos- Conduct risk / cross-border- Monitoring of transactions and activities- Ensure the implementation of internal policies and procedures compliant with Swiss requirements (FINMA) and international standards- Liaise with regulatory authorities (FINMA, external auditors, etc.)- Manage internal controls and audits related to compliance3. Legal- Supervise the legal department and ensure appropriate support for the various business lines (banking, asset management, etc.)- Manage complex litigation and sensitive files- Validate the contractual framework- Assess legal risks related to new products and markets- Coordinate with external law firms in Switzerland and abroad4. Team Management- Direct, structure, and develop a team of approximately 30 people (Compliance + Legal, including middle managers)- Instill a culture of performance, ethics, and accountability- Develop talent and ensure succession planning- Manage the department budget5. Governance & Culture- Promote a culture of compliance and integrity within the bank- Ensure regular reporting to the Board and risk committees- Implement training and awareness programsProfile- Master's degree in Law - admission to the bar is a strong asset- Specialization in banking, financial, or corporate law- Complementary certifications (CAS Compliance, CAMS, etc.) = an asset- 10+ years of experience in compliance and/or legal in the banking or financial sector- Experience in a management position (Head of Compliance, Head Legal, or equivalent)- Proven experience within an Executive Committee or direct interaction with one- Strong exposure to Swiss regulation (FINMA) and change managementKey Skills- Vision and strategic perspective- Confirmed leadership and ability to manage large teams- Excellent understanding of Swiss regulatory issues- Ability to influence at the highest level (Board, CEO)- Excellent analytical and risk management skills- Very good communication and negotiation skills- Business-orientedLanguages- Fluent French and English (essential)- German = an assetPositioning and Benefits- Position with high impact, key interface between business, risk, and governance- Critical role for the protection of the banking license and the bank's reputation jid3803cf4aen jit0625aen jpiy26aen