responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.
Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.
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Our motivated, inspiring and highly qualified Legal & Compliance team is looking to fill an exciting job with a new colleague in the function of a
This job opportunity is made for a qualified candidate who enjoys supporting the company's success and its unique business approach with compliant processes.
Your Main Tasks
- Provide Compliance support to responsAbility headquartered in Zurich.
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Advise business and project teams regarding all Compliance topics such as, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, ABC, Data Protection.
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Advise on distribution compliance regarding marketing and sales activities of financial products.
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Draft and revise tailored policies, guidelines and processes to implement relevant regulations within the responsAbility Group.
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Assist in maintaining and further developing the overall legal and compliance framework.
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Support quarterly Compliance risk assessment and reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance and Management.
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Prepare and support Regulatory Audit Processes.
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Support Compliance reporting to authorities and maintain investment related product registration.
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Support the regulatory development / horizon‑scanning process and contribute to the maintenance of the responsAbility subsidiary network.
Your Experience and Skills
- +3 years of relevant experience in a Compliance function in the financial sector as well as degree in law or economics or a similar qualification
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Knowledge of the regulatory environment for financial markets
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Knowledge of compliance topics, including data protection, conflicts of interest, , regulatory change implementation, country risk assessments and monitoring, whistleblowing and complaints, confidentiality and anti-bribery/corruption
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Ability to draft statements, internal policies and procedures and provide trainings in English and German, other languages would be a plus
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Client oriented with focus on continuous improvement; high degree of initiative, reliability and ability to work in a team and with different cultures; motivated and able to work with different cultures in an international working environment through different locations
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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Able to manage goals independently by keeping the big picture in mind and ability to respect tight deadlines; proven ability to improve and enhance processes continuously
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Interest in and enthusiasm for impact investments
