Firm Overview:

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.  Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.  For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Firm seeks a Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Officer for the firm’s Zurich office.
This individual will join a collaborative team environment within the global Legal and Compliance department.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• maintaining a robust governance and control framework in line with FINMA rules and other regulatory requirements, working closely with the Deputy Compliance Officer;
• monitoring regulatory developments, assessing impacts, amending polices and working with key internal stakeholders to deliver change;
• providing focused day-to-day compliance advice to senior management, business teams and support functions (including attendance and/or support with internal governance meetings and working groups);
• developing, updating, and delivering compliance training tailored to the Zurich office and aligned with global standards;
• overseeing the Zurich office’s AML programme and working with the firm’s Operations department on programme implementation;
• serving as the primary contact for FINMA and other relevant Swiss regulatory authorities, managing regulatory filings and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries and audits; and
• collaborating with senior compliance colleagues globally to develop and implement unified compliance frameworks that address common regulatory requirements efficiently and consistently.
   

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Compliance professional with substantial relevant experience within a top asset management or alternative investment funds environment. Experience with a global investment management firm preferred.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Swiss financial regulations (including FINMA rules, FinSA and AMLA).
• Experience in handling regulatory investigations and audits and interacting with Swiss regulatory authorities.
• Ability to assume responsibility for multiple projects and resolve them effectively with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards, serving as a role model for compliance culture.
• Fluent in German and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree in law, business, finance, or a related field; a master’s degree preferred.

Base salary range for this role:

Pay Range Minimum:

127100

Pay Range Maximum:

172900

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.