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.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Compliance Officer at HELVO SA, your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Monitor 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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Audit or a related field.
- Proven experience in a compliance role, preferably within in FinTech, 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.
Benefits
At HELVO SA, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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.
Application Information
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of HELVO SA, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Compliance Officer position. Please submit your application through our online application portal. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and learning more about how you can make a difference in our team.
Start date: immediately or to be agreed upon.
Work location: Crissier. Canton de Vaud.