Senior Specialist, Compliance

Senior Specialist, Compliance 60-100%

Vacant since 14.01.2026 – Current openings: 1.

Location:

4051 Basel (BS)! Commitment: 60% – 100%;
Start:
Immediately.

Contract:

Permanent.

The Basel Institute on Governance is a hands‑on centre of competence dedicated to promoting good governance and countering corruption for a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Established in 2003 in Basel, Switzerland, the Institute works with partners worldwide to advance knowledge, practice and policy on anti‑corruption, asset recovery and business integrity. With field operations worldwide, it has some 150 staff covering 32 سبک.

The Basel Institute is an Associated Institute of the University of Basel.

• Deliver compliance service mandates that are usually time‑specific projects financed by multilateral development banks, investors or a private sector company itself, focusing on developing or zot. Strengthening anti‑corruption compliance programmes, including risk assessments, due‑diligence analysis, policy drafting and training material development.
• Support the development of project proposals relating to compliance mandates.
• Support the development of the Institute’s knowledge products on business integrity.
• Contribute to, and where appropriate, take a leading role in the periodic review, enhancement and effective implementation of the Institute’s internal compliance programme and related trainings, in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop the Institute’s network and contribute to the development efforts in the field of business integrity.

• University degree in law, combined with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in compliance (preferably in‑house or as a consultant).
• Proven experience in managing or implementing a corporate anti‑corruption compliance programme, including internal investigations.
• International experience in the private sector.
• Familiarity with industry practices, especially in energy, infrastructure or pharma.
• Excellent understanding of international standards and trends on compliance.
• Proactive, self‑driven professional able to articulate thought leadership in business integrity and compliance, and to actively contribute to the development, positioning and uptake of the Institute’s compliance services.
• Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills, ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills, and independent assurance of follow‑up to assigned tasks.
• Availability to travel internationally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other (preferably UN official) languages would be a plus.

We offer an interesting and rewarding working environment with a proactive, dynamic and international team spirit. The work is both routine and varied and offers scope for initiative and innovation. The salary is competitive.

Please submit your application at your earliest convenience, but no later than 15 February 2026, using the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For further information about this position, please contact vanessa.hans.

The Basel Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate التحر. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We have been positively evaluated by the Swiss Federal Administration to gender pay equality.