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Head of Compliance

  • Location:

    Switzerland

  • Sector:

    Compliance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Jackson Baker

  • Contact email:

    jackson@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    0203 778 0771

  • Published:

    about 3 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-04-05

​About the job

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.

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Responsibilities:

  • 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.

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Requirements:

  • 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.

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