Senior Compliance Officer

Introduction

HELVO SA, a fintech company in the financial services sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Compliance Officer. As team member of HELVO you ensure that SME clients are onboarded and monitored in a compliant, efficient, and scalable way. You take ownership of day‑to‑day compliance execution, with a strong focus on KYC/KYT, white‑label partner integrations, and audit‑ready processes.

This is a hands‑on senior role: you design, implement, monitor, document, and continuously improve compliance processes. You are operationally responsible for ensuring that all onboarded clients fully comply with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Design and run SME‑focused KYC/KYT onboarding flows for own products and white‑label partners.
• Execute day‑to‑day compliance operations and ensure compliant client onboarding.
• Perform risk assessments, document verification, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) and identify potential compliance issues.
• Monitors clients using automated tools and targeted manual reviews.
• Document decisions, flag anomalies, and maintain an audit‑ready compliance framework.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Swiss financial regulations and internal policies.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining compliance programs and procedures/training.
• Bring support and experience to employees on compliance‑related matters.
• Staying up‑to‑date with changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards (regulatory watch).
• Preparing and submitting regulatory reports to relevant authorities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Audit or a related field.
• Proven experience in a compliance role, preferably within Fin Tech, banking, or regulated financial services, ideally with SME/corporate clients.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong operational expertise in KYC/KYT, AML, and client onboarding.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Effective analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and French or German;
  Italian is a plus.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAS, CAMS, other) are an advantage.
• Proven ability to execute and own compliance processes independently.
• Experience with compliance tools and manual reviews.

• Competitive salary.
• Real opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Access to cutting‑edge tools and resources.

Start date:

immediately or to be agreed upon.

Work location:

Crissier. Canton de Vaud.