Compliance Officer – Market Regulations & Best Execution 80 - 100% (f/m/d) at BANK JULIUS BAER CO LTD

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance, Market Regulations, Best Execution, Transaction Reporting, Trade Reporting, Securities Lending, Securities Borrowing, Shareholder Monitoring, Risk Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Knowledge, Financial Products, Training

Industry

Banking

Description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. We are seeking a Zurich-based Market Regulations & Best Execution Specialist for our Financial & Capital Markets Compliance team. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for trading staff and client-facing employees across all trading-related compliance matters, including Foreign Exchange, Precious Metals, Structured Products, Securities, Fixed Income, and Funds. YOUR CHALLENGE Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner within a Business Compliance function, providing support, enabling business objectives, and constructively challenging the teams covered Serve as the central competence center for market regulations and best execution, covering areas such as transaction reporting, trade reporting, securities journaling, securities lending and borrowing, and shareholder monitoring Perform as the first point of contact for back-office and client-facing employees Handle compliance queries related to market regulations and best execution, including those raised by regulators and counterparties (e.g., banks, brokers, ICSDs/CSDs, custodians, trading venues) Contribute to shaping global minimum standards by drafting policies, guidelines, and manuals, and by defining or implementing global minimum controls and monitoring activities Conduct in-depth reviews of existing processes to identify potential risks and opportunities for improving efficiency Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders and governance bodies through effective communication to uphold and enhance the firm's market regulation and best execution frameworks Work closely with other subject-matter experts within Global Compliance, General Counsel’s Office, and the CRO Unit when assessing complex or cross-functional cases Support key business initiatives in relation to market regulations and best execution, and deliver regular training sessions to ensure sustained risk awareness across the organisation YOUR PROFILE University degree or equivalent qualification from a higher technical college in Business Administration, Economics, or (Business) Law; further qualifications (e.g., postgraduate studies in compliance or risk management) are advantageous In-depth knowledge of Swiss and European financial market regulations, including but not limited to MiFID II, MAR/MAD, FinSA, and FMIA; familiarity with financial markets regulation in Asia, the UK, or the US is considered a strong asset Professional experience in Compliance or Internal Audit within a banking environment is essential, preferably in trading floor compliance or associated risk functions; solid understanding of banking operations and trading products is highly desirable Strong communication skills combined with personal assertiveness; ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player Communicative, self-driven, resilient, and confident in manner and approach Solution- and client-focused mindset, coupled with meticulousness and strong analytical capabilities Demonstrated personal initiative, adaptability, diplomatic negotiation skills, and a high level of accountability Genuine interest in the evolving regulatory landscape and internal control processes within a private banking context We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site. Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here. The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes. For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form. For recruiting agents, please see the additional information here.

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Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer will act as a trusted advisor within the Business Compliance function, providing support and enabling business objectives while challenging teams constructively. They will serve as the central competence center for market regulations and best execution, handling compliance queries and contributing to the development of policies and guidelines.