Compliance
Business compliance is a vastly complex area of the working world, and as a result, it’s home to a huge array of roles and responsibilities. Navigating the ever-evolving regulatory laws can be extremely difficult without the help of a talented and dependable compliance function, especially when the evolution of modern tech changes the face of business on what seems like an everyday basis.
Compliance jobs can include titles such as ethics officer, compliance manager, financial compliance officer, compliance monitoring administrator, and many others. In the business protection space, many roles tend to overlap. From increased productivity to greater rates of employee satisfaction, a great compliance function doesn’t just benefit the backend of the business, it enriches every aspect of the operation.
Investing in compliance shows that business cares about the employees and the safety of the brand, acting as a good morale booster and an extra line of defence against outside (and inside) threats. In the financial sector, compliance professionals are responsible for ensuring that markets are as fair and transparent as possible, while making sure to adhere to any outside regulatory requirements. Without the talents of these individuals, organisations would not be scrutinised for unethical practices, and ultimately, the consumer is the one who pays the price.
In the UK, financial compliance is monitored incredibly closely – failure to comply with the stringent regulations can result in more than just substantial fines. Poor compliance practice can leave companies susceptible to lawsuits and open to financial crime.
There are many different types of financial compliance risk to watch out for too, five of which include:
•Liquidity Risk
•Credit Risk
•Legal Risk
•Operational Risk
•Investment Risk
To ensure that your business remains compliant as it evolves, you’ll need to have the right people on board.
A great compliance officer makes sure that your processes keep in line with every regulation, both internally and externally, and that your business keeps up with the times. Compliance professionals are in demand right now, particularly in the legal and financial sectors, but there are many different fields to work in, so don’t be afraid to look further afield if you’re searching for a rewarding new career.
At Broadgate, we specialise in placing compliance talent into roles where they can truly thrive, and we take a people-first approach to recruitment to ensure that all our candidates have the chance to progress in an environment that they belong in. Our DEIB-led hiring methodology, our expansive community network of talent, and our industry expertise have enabled us to help people find their dream careers in industries all over the planet. If you feel like now is the right time to jump into a new role, then we can support you along every step of the way, just reach out to the team, we’re happy to help.
Conversely, if you’re the one doing the hiring, then we can help find you the talent that takes your team to the next level. We have a wealth of experience in hiring compliance professionals in both an interim and a permanent capacity, from the executive level all the way through to junior compliance jobs.
Zug is the jewel of the Swiss lakes, and along with its extraordinarily high standard of living, it’s a thriving hub for business. As a hotspot for international trade, incredibly competitive wages, a diverse community and a low tax rate, Zug is a popular location for entrepreneurs. The central canton boasts an incredibly fast-growing tech sector, one of the fastest in all of Europe, and with this growth, a huge number of opportunities have begun to emerge.
Zug is populated by many successful brands, including Luxoft, Bossard Group, Roche, and Narvatis, to name just a few. The attractive job market is yet another reason jobseekers find themselves drawn to Zug, and for those looking to recruit top talent, this can make the hiring process even more complex than it needs to be. When candidates have more options, they know they can command higher wages. In Zug, where the wages are already high (the highest salary average in all of Switzerland) companies will need to make sure they get their hiring right the first time.
Here at Broadgate, we pride ourselves on delivering dependable staffing solutions to clients all over the world, and that includes Zug! As people-focussed business protection and business enablement recruitment specialists, it made perfect sense for us to establish a presence in beautiful Zug, so that’s exactly what we’ve done.
We know how important a physical presence is, especially when you’re operating in an exciting and fast-moving market like Zug. Whether you’re looking to source talent for your own jobs in Zug, or you’re wishing to start a fulfilling new career in the heart of Switzerland, the team at Broadgate can help. We’re more than just a recruitment agency in Zug, we have offices in London, Dublin, Manchester, Boston and Los Angeles, and our global reach enables us to pinpoint talent from anywhere.
If you have any questions about our staffing solutions, our people, our diversity-led methodology, our track record, or the business enablement and business protection markets in general, please reach out to the team today, we can work together to make a positive impact on the wider world.