Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Zurich, Switzerland | Full-time
About the Role:
As Chief Compliance Officer, you will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of the compliance and risk-governance framework across all ACC Group AG entities in Switzerland, Germany, and future international jurisdictions. You will ensure that our AI-driven asset and wealth-management operations meet the highest regulatory, ethical, and governance standards while supporting innovation within our Financial AGI environment.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on regulatory expertise. You will report directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, acting as the independent voice for integrity, transparency, and accountability across all business lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance the Group’s Compliance Management System (CMS) in alignment with FINMA, BaFin, MiFID II, and EU AI Act requirements
- Oversee compliance functions for portfolio management, client advisory, trading, data governance, and AI model oversight
- Establish internal policies and monitoring programs covering AML/CFT, data protection (FADP / GDPR), market conduct, outsourcing, and ESG disclosure obligations
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulators and auditors, coordinating licensing, supervisory, and examination processes
- Lead the AI Ethics & Model Governance Committee, ensuring responsible AI deployment, explainability, and traceability within the Group’s Financial AGI systems
- Review, approve, and monitor all investment and distribution activities to ensure adherence to internal risk and compliance limits
- Advise the Board and executive management on emerging regulatory developments and their strategic implications for ACC Group’s products and markets
- Manage, mentor, and expand the Compliance & Risk team, fostering a culture of professionalism, precision, and ethical leadership
- Deliver periodic compliance reports to the Board, including the annual FINMA compliance statement and risk-assessment updates
- Represent ACC Group in industry working groups and external committees related to digital finance, AI ethics, and financial regulation
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or related discipline; Swiss bar admission or LL.M. / MBA / PhD a plus
- 10+ years of experience in compliance or legal leadership roles within asset management, private banking, or FinTech
- Deep knowledge of Swiss and EU financial regulations (FINIG/FIDLEG, AMLA, MiFID II, GDPR/FADP, SFDR) and experience interacting with FINMA or BaFin
- Proven track record in building and managing compliance frameworks in technology-driven or cross-border financial institutions
- Familiarity with AI model governance, data ethics, and algorithmic accountability
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; ability to influence executive decisions with clarity and integrity
- Fluent in English and German (French or other EU languages are an asset)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to risk mitigation
- Deep sense of ethics and responsibility aligned with ACC Group’s mission of building trustworthy Financial AGI
- Comfortable operating in a fast-evolving regulatory environment and scaling structures from startup to institutional level
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to balance innovation and compliance in a high-performance culture
Why Join ACC Group
At ACC Group, we pursue ambitious goals — not incremental improvements. We are building the foundation for the next era of finance, and that requires people who thrive on innovation, precision, and curiosity.
Here, you’ll work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, and financial experts who share a common purpose: to create technology that redefines how the world understands and manages wealth. Our culture values initiative and independent thinking — every idea matters, every contribution shapes the outcome.
We offer an environment that combines the agility of a startup with the standards of a regulated financial institution. You’ll find the freedom to experiment, the responsibility to own your work, and the support of a team that values excellence over hierarchy.
Our people are our greatest investment. That’s why we provide competitive compensation, long-term incentives, and the opportunity to grow with a company that’s leading one of the most profound transformations in modern finance.
Join us — and help build the intelligence layer that will power the future of global markets.
About ACC Group
ACC Group AG is an AI-native fintech and asset manager shaping the future of asset and wealth management. We develop proprietary AI systems that transform data into actionable insights, enabling adaptive, data-driven, and transparent investment decisions. Our goal is to build financial ecosystems that continuously learn, proactively manage risk, and create sustainable long-term value.
Our research focuses on advancing Financial AGI (artificial general intelligence) designed for the complexity of global markets. These systems understand context, reason about uncertainty, and make decisions across multiple asset classes with the depth and precision of human expertise.
By combining deep learning, quantitative research, and modern infrastructure, we aim to make investing more precise, efficient, and accessible.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that progress stems from curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to explore what's next. Together, we cultivate a culture that values excellence, rewards initiative, and brings together diverse perspectives toward one shared vision: advancing the way the world manages wealth.
Compensation
Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonus, and participation in the company’s long-term incentive and equity program.