Senior Compliance & Legal Business Partner

Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services. Since 2005, we have originated over 7,800 investments representing more than USD 9.8 billion for 590 companies in 96 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.9 billion spread across 23 funds and mandates. Our portfolio companies have also benefited from over 145 technical assistance projects worth more than USD 18 million. Symbiotics is a certified B Corporation. Our team, consisting of 172 dedicated staff members, operates out of 10 office locations globally, including Geneva, Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam, London, Cape Town, Delhi, Mexico City, Singapore, and Yerevan. This diverse and skilled team is the backbone of our operation, driving forward our mission to deliver impactful investment solutions to our partners and the communities we serve.As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. If you share our commitment to making a difference and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you.

We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.

We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications.

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Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced and respected Senior Compliance & Legal Business Partner to coordinate compliance efforts across our business lines. This senior-level role requires a professional with deep regulatory knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be a trusted leader, capable of driving compliance initiatives in alignment with the Group’s vision.

Location: India (On-site or Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-time at 100% , Permanent

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer

Job Description

Project Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage cross-functional legal, compliance, and impact projects across business lines and geographies.
• Provide guidance and support to compliance teams in regional hubs.
• Ensure timely execution of compliance deliverables and reporting cycles.
• Organize internal compliance trainings and awareness initiatives.
  
  

Supporting Business Development at the Group

• Review and coordinate marketing materials for compliance with Swiss, EU, and other jurisdictional regulations (cross-border knowledge is a must).
• Draft and review disclaimers to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Respond to KYC requests from potential clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support RFPs and other business development initiatives.
• Oversee and support KYC processes for clients, providers, procurement, and potential clients.
  
  

Policy & Governance

• Draft and maintain Group-wide compliance policies and procedures.
• Support policy drafters with structure, formatting, and best practices.
• Monitor and manage conflicts of interest, including annual declarations.
• Conduct regulatory watch and analysis.
  
  

Operational Tasks

• Ensure compliance with Swiss, EU, and other applicable regulations, including cross-border requirements.
• Oversee FATCA compliance and LEI registration/maintenance.
• Maintain digital signature systems and support basic legal document drafting.
• Serve as an effective backup for various internal compliance initiatives; for example:
• KYC audits of investees.
• KYC reviews for TPO deals.
• AML reports for the Funds.
• SFDR reporting.
• Acting as a liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Draft basic legal and governance PoAs, letters, etc.
  
  

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Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance or legal roles within the financial services sector.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in medium-sized international companies.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss, EU, and international regulatory frameworks, especially FINMA.
• Familiarity with FATCA, KYC, AML, SFDR, and related compliance domains.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (i.e. French) are a plus.
  
  

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• The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries
• The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others