Senior Compliance & Risk Manager

The Senior Compliance & Risk Manager role sits within a well‑established international asset‑management firm based in Geneva. The position is responsible for overseeing compliance, operational risk and governance for the company's Swiss asset‑management activities, while maintaining regular links with teams in both Geneva and Paris. On a daily basis the manager will advise business units on compliance matters and ensure adherence to the Swiss regulatory landscape, including FinSA, FinIA, CISA, AMLA and FINMA requirements. They will supervise cross‑border distribution rules, keep policies and internal guidelines up to date, and track regulatory developments for impact assessment. The role also involves designing and executing second‑line compliance and operational‑risk controls, carrying out risk assessments, mapping risks and following up on remediation. Oversight of outsourced functions, second‑level reviews of KYC and onboarding, and preparation of compliance and risk reports for senior management and Boards are key tasks. The manager acts as the primary contact for FINMA, external auditors and other stakeholders, escalates material issues, delivers training across Front, Middle and Sales offices, and supports broader group compliance and corporate‑governance activities, including Swiss Board meeting documentation. The employer requires at least eight years of professional experience in risk and compliance, preferably within a Swiss asset‑management or financial‑institution context. Candidates must possess deep, practical knowledge of the Swiss regulatory framework (FINMA, FinSA, FinIA, CISA, AMLA) and demonstrable experience in asset‑management compliance covering investor protection, product governance, AML/KYC, sanctions and cross‑border activities. A solid grasp of compliance monitoring, second‑line controls and operational‑risk frameworks is essential, as is prior interaction with FINMA, auditors and senior executives. Fluency in both English and French is mandatory. Additional assets include familiarity with European regulations such as UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID II, a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a pragmatic, proactive, solution‑oriented approach. The role also values strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with international teams. The position is located in Geneva, offering regular interaction with the Paris office and exposure to senior‑level stakeholders across the organisation. What the role asks for: - 8+ years Risk & Compliance experience - Deep knowledge of Swiss regulations (FINMA, FinSA, FinIA, CISA, AMLA) - Asset‑management compliance experience (investor protection, product governance, AML/KYC, sanctions, cross‑border) - Understanding of compliance monitoring, second‑line controls and operational risk frameworks - Experience interacting with FINMA, auditors and senior management - Fluent English - Fluent French - Familiarity with European frameworks (UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II), nice‑to‑have - Ability to work independently and with international teams, nice‑to‑have - Strong analytical mindset, nice‑to‑have - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, nice‑to‑have - Pragmatic, proactive, solution‑oriented approach, nice‑to‑have - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, nice‑to‑have