Senior Compliance Project Manager
Posted Today by 1758205616
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Zürich, Switzerland
Summary: The Senior Compliance Project Manager will oversee complex compliance projects within a regulated environment for a 12-month contract, requiring candidates to reside in Switzerland and speak German. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Swiss financial regulations. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a mix of on-site and remote work. Candidates should have a strong background in compliance and project management, with excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan, and deliver complex cross-functional compliance projects
- Coordinate and manage stakeholders across compliance, IT, operations, and external partners
- Create decision papers, reports, and management presentations
- Drive communication and alignment with international project teams
- Support harmonisation of compliance structures
- Identify and manage compliance risks within projects
Key Skills:
- 5 years’ proven experience in compliance or risk management within a regulated environment
- Strong background in independently managing complex projects (ideally international integrations)
- In-depth knowledge of Swiss financial services regulations; US regulatory knowledge (SEC, FINRA, OFAC) is a plus
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Languages: German (good), English (very good)
Salary (Rate): £900 daily
City: Zürich
Country: Switzerland
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Compliance Project Manager
Contract: 12 months - 4 days/week
Start: ASAP
Rate: up to CHF 1000/day
Hybrid: Horgen - 3 days onsite, 1 day remote
We are looking for a Senior Compliance Project Manager to strengthen our compliance department on a 12-month assignment with extension potential.
Important: Candidates MUST live in Switzerland and MUST speak German.
What You’ll Do
Lead, plan, and deliver complex cross-functional compliance projects
Coordinate and manage stakeholders across compliance, IT, operations, and external partners
Create decision papers, reports, and management presentations
Drive communication and alignment with international project teams
Support harmonisation of compliance structures
Identify and manage compliance risks within projects
What You Bring
5 years’ proven experience in compliance or risk management within a regulated environment
Strong background in independently managing complex projects (ideally international integrations)
In-depth knowledge of Swiss financial services regulations; US regulatory knowledge (SEC, FINRA, OFAC) is a plus
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Languages: German (good), English (very good)
Why Apply?
This role is pivotal in shaping and harmonising compliance structures in a dynamic, international environment. You’ll enjoy a flexible setup (Horgen & remote), high visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to make a real impact.