Compliance Officer

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer

Location: Zurich

Employment Type: Full-time

Company: SR Saphirstein AG (Fiat24)

About Us:

We are a cutting-edge digital banking and finance company based in Zurich and poised at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation. We offer a sleek, fully licensed decentralised app and IBAN accounts enabling seamless transactions in various currencies, alongside intuitive crypto management—buying, selling, and custody—under Swiss regulatory oversight. Our mission is to democratize access to digital assets for individuals and businesses by combining robust security, transparent pricing, and top-tier customer service. As we scale, we are looking for a proactive and hands-on Compliance Officer to establish and lead our compliance and risk management framework, ensuring we operate in line with Swiss regulatory requirements and best practices.

Your Role:

You will join our existing Compliance team in their responsibility for overseeing, implementing, and managing our compliance program, working closely with the executive team, legal advisors, and authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

●      Develop and maintain our compliance and internal control systems in line with Swiss financial regulations (e.g., FINMA, AMLA) and data protection regulations (DPA, GDPR, minimum requirements)

●      Conduct client onboarding and KYC due diligence processes, in particular business clients.

●      Prepare and coordinate relevant audits, participate in audit meetings and maintain related materials.

●      Act as contact for FINMA, SROs, auditor and other regulatory bodies

●      Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to our operations and ensure timely implementation of updates and improvements

●      Oversee AML/KYC processes and conduct regular reviews of client due diligence procedures, with a particular focus on corporate clients / business accounts

●      Manage internal policies, procedures, and compliance manuals and practices

●      Lead internal Compliance, Risk, AML, and Data Protection training and awareness initiatives

●      Support license applications and all reporting obligations, as needed

Requirements:

●      Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, AML, financial crime prevention, account management, legal, or risk management, ideally in fintech, financial services, or banking

●      Experience working for a FINMA-regulated entity or a Swiss self-regulatory organisation (SRO)

●      Strong knowledge of Swiss banking, financial, and data protection regulatory frameworks, specific Data Protection training is a plus

●      Ability to operate independently and take ownership of compliance topics from end to end

●      Experience with Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and its legal/regulatory implications.

●      Technical affinity and interest.

●      Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German, any other language is a plus.

●      Swiss work permit or citizenship required

What We Offer:

●      A chance to shape the compliance strategy of an ambitious fintech from an early stage

●      Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes

●      A forward-thinking, collaborative, and inclusive team culture

●      Flexible working hour