Lawyer - Legal Financial Services - Financial Crime Compliance (Zurich)

EY's Legal & Financial Services, Regulatory & Compliance Practice is dedicated to supporting clients in the financial services industry with a wide range of legal and regulatory issues. The role of a Lawyer in Financial Crime Compliance involves working on exciting projects that bridge business, law, and technology. This position focuses on advising leading financial institutions on complex regulatory and financial crime-related matters, delivering practical solutions to compliance challenges, and building strong client relationships. The main day-to-day responsibilities include working on projects that address financial crime compliance and investigations. This involves advising clients on regulatory and financial crime issues, delivering solutions to compliance challenges, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role also requires direct engagement with clients to drive the successful delivery of high-impact compliance projects. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a master's degree in law and at least one year of professional experience in Financial Crime Compliance or Investigations. This experience should be gained at a bank, securities dealer, asset manager, insurance company, or a relevant authority. Admission to the bar and/or further education such as a dissertation or LL.M. is considered a plus. A solid interest in specializing in the financial market and a passion for supporting clients with excellent services is essential. Nice-to-have skills include an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoyment of challenging issues, and interdisciplinary project work. High-quality standards and an affinity for new technologies and regulatory transformation are also valued. The ability to work in a team and a willingness to support clients as a trusted partner are important. The role requires an excellent level of German and English; any additional language is considered a plus. The location in Zurich offers a dynamic and varied work environment at the pulse of the customers. What the role asks for: - Master's degree in law - At least one year of professional experience in Financial Crime Compliance or Investigations - Excellent level of German - Excellent level of English