Compliance Officer / MLRO

Compliance Officer / MLRO - Switzerland & Liechtenstein

About Keyrock

Since 2017, Keyrock has been a change-maker in digital assets. We're a global, remote-first team of 180+ people across 40+ nationalities, with hubs in Brussels, London, Paris, New York and Chicago.

We provide liquidity across 80+ centralized and decentralized exchanges - a position cemented by our Series C, led by SC Ventures. Today we run a full spectrum of capital markets businesses across centralized and on-chain venues: market making, high-frequency trading, options, OTC, DeFi trading desks, advisory, and asset management.

We're building toward the agentic investment banking capabilities for the era of digital finance. A proprietary agentic layer runs the mechanics of the market, so our people can focus on the work code cannot do: the deal, the relationship, and the judgement.

We're not just envisioning the future of finance - we're building it.

Mission statement

We are looking for an experienced and driven Compliance Officer and MLRO for our Switzerland and Liechtenstein based entities. You will join a dynamic and dedicated Group Compliance team, operating as a key member while focusing primarily on our Switzerland and Liechtenstein operational entities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a wider impact across the organization by working on broader, group-level projects, allowing you to contribute to the global compliance framework and help grow the group as a whole.

Job description

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to Switzerland and Liechtenstein by developing and implementing the policies and procedures ;

• Conducting compliance risk assessments and elaborating an annual compliance plan;

• Developing and implementing a plan of second-line controls and conducting the tests;

• Assessing future business activities to identify potential compliance risks;

• Ensuring the firm’s policies and procedures are being communicated effectively to all relevant employees;

• Ensuring the compliance trainings are effective and up to date;

• Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and maintaining the policies and procedures up to date;

• Collaborate with internal departments such as Trading Operations, Finance, Risk management, IT & Security, etc… to integrate compliance requirements into business processes.

• Being responsible for oversight of Keyrock CH and LI compliance with its AML obligations and acting as a focal point for the firm’s AML activity (MLRO).

• Carrying out the duties of a MLRO as per the AML/CTF Framework

• Representing Keyrock CH and LI in all matters of money laundering prevention internally and externally;

• Serving as a subject matter expert on AML/CTF matters, providing guidance and support to the compliance team and other departments;

• Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with AML/CTF requirements and internal policies

• Drafting of compliance points of attention and recommendations and assisting the Group Head of Compliance or Group General Counsel (Group level) with management information reports;

Background and experience

• Solid experience as a Compliance officer (2nd line of defense) in a regulated financial institution in Switzerland and/or Liechtenstein, ideally with exposure to MLRO responsibilities or similar

• Experience in engaging with Swiss and Liechtenstein regulatory authorities;

• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations such as MiCAR, AML/CTF, market abuse , data privacy;

• Understanding of the digital assets ecosystem is a major plus;

• A relevant degree, preferably in business or law, is required;

• Extensive experience in implementation of monitoring and control processes to support policies and procedures;

• A compliance qualification for example ACAMS or a Masters in a related field would be an advantage;

Our recruitment philosophy

We look for self-aware candidates who bring both the core skills required for the role and a deep alignment with our performance principles. We seek fiercely passionate, mission-driven people who communicate with purpose and practice proactive ownership. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who prioritizes mission over ego, maintains a commercial mindset, and delivers long-term value through pragmatic flexibility.

Our offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Annual Team Retreats: a yearly offsite dedicated to strategy, celebration of our wins and fun team activities

• Opportunity to work remotely

• Fast-paced, highly intellectually stimulating working environment

• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/