Overview
Legal Compliance Officer Jobs in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland at IG Bank
Title: Legal Compliance Officer
Company: IG Bank
Location: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Legal & Compliance Officer
Full-time · Hybrid · Geneva
About us
IG Bank S.A. is a Geneva-based subsidiary of IG Group Holdings plc, one of the world’s leading providers of contracts for difference (CFDs) and retail forex. We offer retail and institutional investors leveraged access to over 17,000 financial markets through our award-winning digital platform and mobile apps. As a FINMA-regulated bank, we operate at the intersection of financial innovation and rigorous regulatory compliance.
The role
We are looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer to join our Geneva team. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance, you will operate across both the Legal and Compliance functions, acting as a trusted second-line partner to the business. You will handle day-to-day legal matters, support regulatory interactions, and help maintain a robust compliance framework in a fast-moving digital banking environment.
Your responsibilities
COMPLIANCE – SECOND LINE
- Provide second-line compliance oversight and advisory support to business lines and operational teams
- Design, execute, and document Compliance controls and thematic reviews across regulatory risk areas
- Monitor the evolving Swiss and EU regulatory landscape and assess the impact of new requirements on the Bank’s activities
- Maintain and update the Compliance monitoring programme, policies, and internal procedures
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual Compliance reporting to senior management and the Board
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and follow-up on findings
AML / KYC
- Provide advisory support to the Account Opening and Onboarding teams on AML/KYC requirements under the AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, and the CDB 20
- Review and opine on escalated or complex client files, including high-risk profiles and PEPs, ensuring enhanced due diligence standards are met
- Support the development and update of AML policies, procedures, and controls
- Advise on transaction monitoring escalations and, where appropriate, support the drafting of reports to MROS
REGULATORY AFFAIRS & AUTHORITY REQUESTS
- Coordinate responses to requests from FINMA, the Swiss National Bank, and other supervisory or law enforcement authorities
- Prepare and review regulatory notifications, self-assessments, and submissions in accordance with FINMA requirements
- Liaise with external counsel on regulatory enquiries and coordinate the Bank’s responses in a timely and accurate manner
- Maintain a register of regulatory interactions and track open items through to resolution
LEGAL
- Provide day-to-day legal support to business lines and operational departments on matters relating to banking law, financial market law (FinSA, FMIA, BA), contract law, and regulatory requirements
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and client-facing documentation
- Manage and maintain the Bank’s contract repository and legal documentation framework
- Review and update client-facing terms and conditions, risk disclosures, and standard-form agreements
- Handle legal queries relating to product structuring, market abuse, and client complaints
CLIENT COMPLAINTS & CONDUCT
- Review and respond to client complaints in accordance with the Bank’s internal procedures and FinSA obligations
- Identify conduct risk patterns and escalate systemic issues to the Head of Legal & Compliance
Your profile
- Swiss law degree (Master or equivalent); admission to the bar is an advantage but not required
- 2–4 years of experience in legal and/or compliance at a Swiss bank, financial intermediary, or law firm with a focus on financial markets
- Solid knowledge of the Swiss financial regulatory framework: BA, FinSA, FMIA, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, CDB 20
- Familiarity with FINMA supervisory processes and experience handling authority requests
- Exposure to digital banking, CFD/derivatives products, or fintech is a strong plus
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken); German is an advantage
- Rigorous, well-organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communicator – able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
What we offer
- A high-exposure role with direct involvement in regulatory, legal, and compliance matters across a FINMA-regulated bank
- A collaborative and international working environment within a global group
- Competitive compensation package
- Office in the heart of Geneva (Rue du Rhône)
- Up to two days of Work from Home (1 day for non Swiss residents)
- Candidates must be authorised to work in Switzerland (Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA nationals, or holders of a valid Swiss work permit).
