Position Description

Compliance Regional Coverage - Asia
Location Geneva
Job Code 10089
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Regulatory Oversight:

  • Ensure the bank complies with Asia regulatory requirements, including MAS and HKMA standards.
  • Stay up to date on changes in regulatory laws and advise the business on their implications.
  • Support regulatory filings and notifications with Asia regulators.
  • Compliance Advisory and Support.
  • Provide expert compliance advice to the Asia business lines, including private banking, wealth management, and investment services.
  • Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks across the Asia region.
  • Support the implementation of global compliance policies and adapt them for regional specifics.
  • Provide support to the the local entities in daily Compliance Business when interacting with the Group.
  • Liaise with the Group and ensure that local IT issues, norms clarifications, Group interdependencies are timely handled.

Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities.
  • Develop and deliver compliance reports for senior management, both locally and globally.
  • Escalate any significant compliance breaches or risks to appropriate stakeholders.

Key Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for Asia compliance matters.
  • Liaise with global compliance teams to align strategies and frameworks.
  • Engage with regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders as needed.

Training and Awareness:

  • Provide support for compliance training and awareness programs tailored to the Asia business.
  • Foster a culture of compliance and ethical behavior across the organization.

Other Duties:

  • Support the development of compliance tools and systems for better monitoring and reporting.
  • Act as back-up within the Compliance Regional Coverage Team for the other regions covers. 
Education:
Bachelor Degree
Technical skills:
Years of experience:
3-7 : intermediate
Exper. in financial sector:
Mandatory
Experience required:
Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in compliance, preferably in a wealth management or asset management environment. Strong knowledge of Asia regulatory requirements, including MAS and HKMA frameworks.
Local resident (Swiss):
Mandatory
Language 1:
English
Level 1:
Mother Tongue
Language 2:
French
Level 2:
Mother Tongue
Language 3:
Level 3:
Personal skills:
- Excellent understanding of AML or Investors Protection regulations. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. - Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Proficient in English; additional language skills (e.g., German or French) are an advantage.
Challenges:
Based in Switzerland, the successful candidate will work closely with regional and global teams to maintain robust compliance frameworks, support business activities, and manage regulatory interactions.
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