About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Markets, Compliance & Business Development Specialist to join our growing team. This is a senior strategic role that combines deep financial markets expertise with regulatory compliance advisory and active client acquisition. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our international client base while ensuring our operations remain fully aligned with Swiss regulatory requirements, including our SRO licensing framework.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Markets & Advisory
- Advise on and support SRO licensing processes and ongoing compliance obligations.
- Monitor and manage exposure across commodity markets, forex, equity derivatives, and futures.
- Develop and implement hedging and arbitrage strategies aligned with firm risk parameters.
- Provide internal advisory on cross-border transaction structuring.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to FINMA-adjacent compliance requirements.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Actively identify, approach, and onboard new clients, focusing on institutional and professional counterparties.
- Leverage an established international network to generate qualified leads and revenue opportunities.
- Represent the firm at international financial conferences and industry events as a senior ambassador.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with European and international clients.
- Develop targeted market entry strategies for new client segments or geographies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and retention.
Compliance & Regulatory
- Support ongoing SRO compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Stay current with evolving Swiss and EU financial regulations.
- Assist in preparing documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.
Requirements
Essential
- University degree in Finance, Economics, International Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial markets, commodity trading, or a related field.
- Proven track record in business development — demonstrated ability to bring in and retain clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Swiss or EU financial regulatory frameworks, including SRO structures.
- Hands-on experience with commodity futures, forex, and derivatives trading.
- Strong and active international client network, particularly within European financial markets.
- Fluent in English and preferably German — additional European languages are a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to operate independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Comfortable representing the company externally at a senior level.
Preferred
- Experience working across multiple EU jurisdictions.
- Background in self-employed or principal trading capacity.
- Familiarity with Eastern European markets and counterparties.
- Active participation in international industry conferences.
- Existing relationships with commodity trading houses, brokers, or financial institutions.
We sincerely thank you for your interest in Alpvera and wish you the best in your search. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.