At Swissquote, we’re all in.
All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.
We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.
Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.
We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.
Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply.
Job DescriptionAs a Compliance Assistant, you will be part of the Compliance Department and will be responsible for multiple tasks, including:
- Review client account opening requests for private clients from an AML/CTF perspective (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB).
- Review tax compliance requirements, including FATCA and CRS (Automatic Exchange of Information).
- Contribute to the drafting of internal memos and procedures.
- Participate in reviews of key clients.
- Participate in key regulatory projects.
- Optimize internal processes and guidelines.
- Provide support and advice to the Front Office and management.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Law or Economics.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Compliance field.
- Excellent command of English and French; German is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and methodological skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team player who enjoys working in a multicultural, dynamic, technology-driven, and international environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in Law or Economics)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Compliance field
- Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations (AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB)
- Knowledge of tax compliance requirements including FATCA and CRS
- Excellent command of English and French
- German language skills
- Strong analytical and methodological skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to draft internal memos and procedures and support regulatory projects
- Team player comfortable in a multicultural, dynamic, technology-driven international environment
What We Do
We are Switzerland’s leading bank in online financial services and offer our clients innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to meet their investment needs. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have additional offices in Zurich, Luxembourg, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, and Bucharest. Swissquote Group Holding Ltd has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN) since May 2000 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). As well as various online trading products - including stocks, bonds, funds derivative products, and cryptocurrencies – Swissquote also provides Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages solutions. Today, we are proud to deliver our services to + 500’000 clients with access to more than 60 stock exchanges worldwide and can trade over 3 million products through performant and secure platforms. Swissquote is the marketing brand for the activities of Swissquote Bank Ltd (Switzerland) regulated by FINMA, Swissquote Bank Europe SA (Luxembourg) regulated by the CSSF, Swissquote Bank Ltd (UK) regulated by the FCA, Swissquote Financial Services (Malta) Ltd regulated by the MFSA, Swissquote MEA Ltd. (UAE) regulated by the DFSA, Swissquote Pte Ltd (Singapore) regulated by the MAS, Swissquote Asia Limited (Hong Kong) licensed by the Hong Kong SFC.
