Head of Compliance

A global hedge fund is seeking a Head of Compliance to lead its Swiss-regulated entity based in Geneva. The firm operates a multi-strategy investment model across global liquid markets and serves a sophisticated institutional client base.

This role carries full responsibility for the Swiss compliance framework and work closely with the global compliance team.

• Act as the designated Head of Compliance for the FINMA-regulated Swiss entity, maintaining and enhancing a robust compliance framework aligned with FINSA, FINIA, AMLA and applicable cross-border requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FINMA, leading regulatory engagement, inspections, audits and ongoing supervisory dialogue.
• Provide proactive, commercially focused compliance advice to portfolio managers and senior leadership across equities, macro and commodities strategies.
• Oversee the full compliance monitoring and control framework, including market conduct, conflicts of interest, personal account dealing, AML/KYC and related surveillance processes.
• Support local Board and governance forums, promoting a strong compliance culture while ensuring alignment with global policies and standards.
• Lead and deliver regulatory and strategic compliance projects on behalf of the global compliance function, ensuring effective implementation within the Swiss entity.

• 7 - 12+ years of compliance experience, ideally within hedge funds, asset management or private markets.
• Strong FINMA understanding and engagement experience
• Open to relocation but must have FINMA knowledge.