Compliance Officer

About responsAbility Investments AG

responsAbility is a prominent Swiss impact asset management firm specializing in private market investments within emerging markets. The organization focuses on providing debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises, and mid-market funds to achieve measurable positive environmental and social impacts alongside competitive financial returns. Integration of impact and ESG principles is central throughout the investment process, bolstered by active engagement. As of March 31, 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets across approximately 70 countries and partners with investors from the institutional, private, and public sectors to scale capital investment.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact-focused investments and has been part of M&G Investments since 2022, connecting to a global savings and investment group with a long-term institutional ownership perspective.

The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing candidates a fair recruitment experience by focusing solely on skills, education, and experience, requesting applicants to omit personal details from their submissions.

Role Overview

The Legal & Compliance team seeks a dedicated Compliance Officer who enjoys contributing to the company’s success through ensuring processes comply with regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Compliance support to responsAbility’s headquarters in Zurich.
• Provide guidance to business and project teams across compliance areas including Code of Conduct, Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and Data Protection.
• Advise on compliance matters related to marketing and sales distribution of financial products.
• Develop and update bespoke policies, guidelines, and procedural documents to align with regulatory requirements within the responsAbility Group.
• Contribute to sustaining and enhancing the overarching legal and compliance framework.
• Assist with quarterly Compliance risk assessments and reporting to senior management and the Head of Legal and Compliance.
• Prepare for and facilitate regulatory audit procedures.
• Support reporting activities to authorities and maintain registrations related to investment products.
• Participate in regulatory change monitoring and horizon scanning activities, supporting the maintenance of the responsAbility subsidiary network.

Candidate Profile and Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a Compliance role within the financial sector.
• Educational background in law, economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial market regulations and compliance issues such as data protection, conflicts of interest, regulatory change implementation, risk assessments, whistleblowing, confidentiality, and anti-bribery/corruption measures.
• Competence in drafting internal statements, policies, and training materials, preferably fluent in English and German; additional languages are advantageous.
• Client-focused approach emphasizing continuous process improvement with strong initiative, dependability, and teamwork skills across diverse cultural environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to independently manage objectives while maintaining awareness of the broader goals, adhering to deadlines, and driving ongoing improvements.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for impact investing.