Head of Compliance

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Ability is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private markets investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 30 June 2026, respons

Ability manages USD 6 billion in assets invested in around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.
Founded in 2003, respons

Ability has deployed more than USD 18.2 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, respons

Ability has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.
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We are looking for a dedicated expert in the role of

The Head of Compliance leads the Compliance function of respons

Ability, with responsibility for Swiss regulatory compliance, including FINMA requirements, and oversight of the Compliance Framework across the respons

Ability Group. The role acts as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), safeguards regulatory licences and ensures that Group policies are appropriately aligned with Swiss and local regulatory requirements. It provides independent advice to senior management and the Board of Directors and works closely with business and control functions, subsidiaries and relevant Group stakeholders. The role reports directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance.

Your Main Tasks

• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee compliance with applicable Swiss and international regulatory requirements, safeguard regulatory licenses and coordinate regulatory interactions, examinations, reporting and remediation.
• AML and Financial Crime: Act as MLRO and oversee the AML and financial crime framework, including risk assessments, client due diligence, sanctions and transaction monitoring, and the escalation and reporting of suspicious activities.
• Compliance Framework and Group Oversight: Maintain and enhance the Compliance Framework, monitor regulatory developments and ensure that Group policies and standards are implemented in line with Swiss and local requirements across subsidiaries and branches.
• Governance and Stakeholder Management: Provide independent compliance advice and reporting to senior management and the Board, escalate material risks and maintain effective relationships with regulators, auditors and relevant Group stakeholders.
• Leadership and Compliance Culture: Lead and develop the Compliance team, promote ethical conduct and compliance awareness, and foster effective collaboration across business and control functions.

• University degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; a relevant Compliance qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Compliance or Risk functions within financial services, including senior-level responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss financial regulation, including FINMA requirements, Swiss anti-money laundering legislation and applicable asset management regulation.
• Experience as an MLRO, Compliance Officer or in a comparable senior regulatory control role.
• Proven experience with regulators, regulatory examinations and audits, as well as oversight of international subsidiaries or cross-border regulatory matters.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise senior management, exercise sound regulatory judgment and balance regulatory requirements with business needs.
• A proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to align Group standards with local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in alternative investments, emerging markets, private debt, private equity, infrastructure or impact investing, and in international matrix organisations…