Join HSBC in Switzerland
As part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and evolve our business. We are currently seeking a high-caliber professional to join our team as a Managing Associate General Counsel, Financial Crime Legal Advisory. Are you interested in a role that requires extensive experience advising senior-level management? Do you thrive within a cohesive team environment? If so, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
This role will serve as a financial crime legal expert globally, with subject matter expertise in Swiss, EU, UK, UN, US, and other relevant financial crime (FC) legal regimes. You will support the Bank’s strategic direction in relation to FC laws, policies, and compliance, all within the context of legal and regulatory requirements globally.
Your Responsibilities:
- Serve as counsel and subject matter expert on FC legal issues, particularly those that are complex and have significant potential legal, financial, and reputational impact for HSBC.
- Provide legal advice on Swiss, EU, UK, UN, US, and other relevant FC laws to enable the bank to comply with those laws and effectively manage legal, compliance, and reputational risks associated with the financial crime portfolio.
- Support appropriate management of the Bank’s FC and related reputational risks in a commercially sensitive, practical, and proactive manner.
- Identify emerging trends regarding FC legal requirements, engage with key stakeholders, and develop approaches to mitigate potential legal risks.
- Develop and deliver training on FC legal risks at global, regional, and local levels as needed.
Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of financial crime laws, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud law in Switzerland and other jurisdictions.
- Significant experience advising senior-level management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with lawyers, compliance officers, and business teams across diverse geographies and cultures.
- Ability to think laterally and solve complex challenges involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience dealing with complex regulatory matters and maintaining confidential interactions with regulators.
- Excellent judgment and strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proactive problem-solver, detail-oriented, and diligent in follow-up.
- Qualified Lawyer with substantial post-educational experience.
If you believe this role is right for you, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
What You'll Get in Return:
HSBC is not only a great place to work, but we also offer a unique range of opportunities and benefits:
- Career progression opportunities through development programmes, mentoring and coaching, along with world-class training at HSBC University.
- Flexible working arrangements that allow you to determine when, where, and how you and your team work together.
Our Benefits Include:
- Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance.
- Family-focused benefits, including days off for key events, marriage grants, and a premium for birth or adoption.
- Emergency childcare services provided free of charge through the Red Cross.
- Options for purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbaticals, and volunteering leave.
- Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the employer and an attractive Pension Scheme.
Supporting Your Well-Being:
We provide a wide range of resources that support your mental, physical, and social well-being, including:
- Various sports and leisure activities organized by employees for employees.
- Access to specialized free, confidential support services for personal problems — available 24/7.
- Opportunities to work internationally in any of our offices worldwide.
- Participation in Employee Resource Groups that connect colleagues with shared interests.
HSBC has been recognized as a “Top Employer 2025” in Switzerland, highlighting our commitment to exceptional HR practices and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At HSBC, our purpose is to open up a world of opportunity. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring that careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
If you require accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Join HSBC in Switzerland, where you will be valued and respected, with opportunities to grow within a diverse and inclusive environment.
For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers.