About the Role
We are in search of a seasoned Senior Financial Markets, Compliance & Business Development Specialist to enhance our dynamic team. This strategic senior position merges in-depth financial market expertise with regulatory compliance advisory and active client acquisition. The successful candidate will be integral in expanding our international client base while ensuring alignment 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 advice on cross-border transaction structuring.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with FINMA-adjacent requirements.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Actively identify, approach, and onboard new clients, focusing on institutional and professional counterparties.
- Utilize 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 updated 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 of 10 years of experience in financial markets, commodity trading, or a related field.
- Proven track record in business development — demonstrated ability to attract and retain clients.
- Strong knowledge of Swiss or EU financial regulatory frameworks, including SRO structures.
- Hands-on experience with commodity futures, forex, and derivatives trading.
- Robust and active international client network, particularly within European financial markets.
- Fluent in English and preferably German — proficiency in additional European languages is advantageous.
- Demonstrated 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-employment or principal trading capacity.
- Familiarity with Eastern European markets and counterparties.
- Active involvement in international industry conferences.
- Existing relationships with commodity trading houses, brokers, or financial institutions.
We encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Alpvera; we wish you the best in your job search.