Compliance & Legal Officer – Asset Management

For one of our clients, an asset management company based in Geneva, we are looking for a:

Reporting to the Legal & Compliance function, the Compliance & Legal Officer plays a key role in supporting regulatory, compliance and legal activities across Switzerland and international entities.

Your responsibilities will notably include:

• Perform day-to-day compliance activities and controls at Swiss and international level.
• Maintain and execute the Compliance Monitoring Programme.
• Review financial promotions related to private equity products.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up on findings.
• Monitor cross-border activities and ensure compliance with EU (AIFMD) and local regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct independent compliance reviews, monitor service providers and prepare internal compliance reports.
• Support regulatory filings and reporting to supervisory authorities.
• Maintain CRS and FATCA documentation and reporting statuses.
• Oversee staff declarations relating to conflicts of interest and personal account dealings.
• Contribute to the drafting and updating of internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Perform AML controls and monitor related activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Group.
• Provide compliance, governance and regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders.

On the legal side, the role also includes:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation such as investment management, advisory and distribution agreements.
• Supporting the preparation and review of fund documentation (LPAs, PPMs, side letters, NDAs).
• Providing legal support on contractual and regulatory matters to internal teams.
• Acting as back-up to the Head of Legal & Compliance when required.
• Supporting fund structuring, launches and ongoing governance.
• Coordinating with external counsels, administrators and custodian banks.
• Ensuring proper execution of investor subscriptions, KYC processes and side letter implementation.

• University degree in Law or a related field (Swiss or EU qualification preferred).
• Previous experience in compliance and/or legal roles within asset management or private equity.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss financial regulations and fund structures.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English;
  French and/or German is an advantage.

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.