Regulatory Business and Project Manager Europe (80–100%, f/m/d)

About Us

LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.

Your challenge

Within our Private Banking Europe organisation, we are looking for a Regulatory Business and Project Manager Europe (80–100%, f/m/d). The position can be based in Vaduz and/or Zurich.

In this role, you will work as part of a team acting as an interface between Compliance, Front Office and IT, serving as a competence centre and primary contact within the Europe organisation. Your responsibilities include:

Project Work

• Leading sub-projects and/or participating in group-wide projects for the Europe region
• Implementing regulatory requirements – in particular European investor protection regulations (e.g. MiFID II, FIDLEG) as well as Product Governance regulations – in close cooperation with the business units and Compliance

Product Governance & Suitability

• Taking ownership, including business support, for investor protection rules and related documentation and forms (e.g. investor profile)
• Ensuring that (pre-trade) mandatory documentation reflects the relevant regulatory requirements
• Supporting Product Governance and Suitability committees (e.g. Product Committees, Suitability Boards) by preparing decision-making materials
• Contributing to the definition of attributes and logics in the context of Product Governance (e.g. target market attributes, risk classifications, fee data)

Test Management & Quality Assurance

• Performing and/or coordinating system tests
• Providing business-side sign‑off of implemented solutions

Co‑Chair of the European Suitability Board

• Jointly leading the European Suitability Board, ensuring proper governance, regulatory compliance and consistent decision-making
• Preparing and presenting decision documents, including minute-taking and documentation

Your profile

• Completed degree (university of applied sciences or university, Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and several years of project management experience in the financial services industry
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations in the European environment, e.g. MiFID II / FIDLEG, PRIIP and Product Governance requirements
• Experience working with IT, including the preparation of business requirements, functional specifications and use cases
• Strong analytical skills, a structured way of working, and a high affinity for data and regulatory details
• Confident use of standard MS Office tools (in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or comparable tools for process modelling)

Personal Competencies

• An integer, resilient personality with quick comprehension skills and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with various subject-matter experts
• Assertiveness in coordination with business units and IT, combined with strong cooperation skills
• Strong interest in the practical implementation of regulatory topics and problem-solving
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Benefits at LGT

A great place to work – a great place to have impact: LGT promotes diversity among its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and provides the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. That's why our employees can also benefit from many additional benefits.

Family & Work:

• Various flexible work models
• Sabbatical
• At least 25 days annual leave, depending on age
• Special paid leave options
• Maternity and paternity leave, options for additional parental leave
• Subsidies for the day care centre "Villa Wirbelwind"
• Additional childcare contribution for paid external care of children up to 12 years old

Your Health:

• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Exercise and sports program
• Weekly fruit day, healthy meal options
• Locker room with showers
• Relaxation rooms

Perks & Advantages:

• Discounts on LGT banking products and services
• LGT co-investments
• Discounts on health and property insurance
• Pension plan with individualized options
• Various mobility/e-mobility initiatives
• Recognition of major life events

Growing Together:

• Internal courses
• External courses offered by the Liechtenstein Academy
• Support for external training and further education
• Coaching and mentoring programs
• International assignments
• Intrapreneurship program