About Us

Standing at the forefront of institutional adoption in on-chain capital markets, Obligate is providing a secure, transparent, and regulatory compliant platform for the issuance, trading, and lifecycle management of bonds, structured products and yield strategies natively issued on the blockchain. The platform's unique architecture caters to the growing demand of institutional investors for on-chain investment solutions whilst lowering the barriers of entry for issuers by providing efficient access to multilateral financing. Featuring our proprietary eNotes®, ledger-based securities based on the most advanced DLT-legislation, a comprehensive dispute resolution framework, and global enforceability of the debt securities, Obligate demonstrates its commitment to meeting institutional standards. We are one of the leading platforms globally for on-chain investment solutions and have strong backing from our investors among which are Exponential Science, Blockchange, Circle, Earlybird Ventures and SIX Fintech Ventures.

About The Role

As the Compliance Officer (50%-60%, 7-month maternity coverage from mid April), you serve as the vital backbone of our company to ensure that all sorts of compliance processes throughout the complete client journey run smoothly and that the required standards are met at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform client onboarding reviews, including assessment of KYC, client storyline, flow of funds, as well event triggered KYC reviews
• Follow up on outstanding onboarding issues and escalations
• Support the Sales Team and the Management in the implementation and supervision of Compliance issues
• Follow up on outstanding onboarding issues
• Identify and investigate serious cases of non-compliance
• Support internal compliance projects
  
  

Further responsibilities may be added based on the candidate’s skills and experiences and the development of the role.

What We Are Looking For

• a higher degree in business administration ("Höhere Fachschule” minimum, Bachelor preferred) or a specific recognised degree in Compliance would be a plus
• having ideally worked in a similar role for a minimum of 2 years
• being familiar with the Swiss SRO policies & standards would be a plus
• a distinctive can-do attitude with not being afraid of facing new unique challenges on a regular basis
• excellent written and oral communication skills in English, German is an advantage
• exceptionally self-motivated, independent and directed.
• superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• must be residing in Switzerland
  
  

What We Offer

• an inclusive environment in which you can provide input, take on responsibility and drive things ahead.
• be at the forefront of innovation in global fin-legal-tech.
• work with some of the leading finance, legal and tech experts, and value a flat hierarchy and an open, integrative culture.
• have flexible working hours and working a hybrid model, splitting your time working from home and onsite.
• enjoy having afterwork activities and company retreats with your colleagues every now and then.
  
  

If This Sounds Interesting To You And You Think That You Could Be a Good Fit, Please Submit Your CV And a Motivation Letter That Also Answers The Following Two Questions

• What makes you excited about this opportunity?
• What previous achievement in your life are you most proud of and why?
  
  

We are looking forward to hearing from you!