Compliance Officer / MLRO - Switzerland & Liechtenstein
About Keyrock
Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.
Today, we rock with over 200 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have entities in the UK, France, Liechtenstein, the US, Switzerland, Brazil, Seychelles and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.
We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks as well as asset and wealth management. Keyrock is looking to expand and establish itself as a full-service capital markets and asset & wealth management financial institution through both organic innovation and inorganic growth.
At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively 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 value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.
Our offer
A competitive salary package, with various benefits
Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
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.
Keyrock is a leading market maker and digital asset trading firm founded in 2017 that has established itself as a change-maker in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The company operates trading services across more than 80 exchanges, offering market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks alongside digital asset management capabilities. Beyond traditional trading services, Keyrock pioneers technology adoption (notably Rust for algorithmic trading systems), supports Web3 startups through its Accelerator Program, and injects liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. The firm is positioning itself as a full-service financial institution through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions, while driving industry progress through research and governance initiatives.
