\uD83C\uDF47 About grape:
Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us in what we do and what we are passionate about. Our mission is to become the premier health partner in the insurance business. Recognising the need for innovation in the traditional employee insurance model we are set to revolutionize the employee insurance industry. We help companies support people before and after they get sick and to make more of their time. Our insurance solutions reduce monotonous and manual work for employees, doctors, HR & payroll managers. As we strive to lead a technology-driven transformation, we put employees first.
At grape we pride ourselves on our people and our culture. We continue to grow fast and that’s where you come in. Our team is dynamic, diverse and full of creative ideas. Want to join? We can’t wait to get to know you!
As our Compliance Officer, you will take full operational ownership of grape’s compliance framework across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. In a fast-growing insurtech scale-up, you will balance regulatory rigor with business pragmatism, serving as a trusted advisor while building a scalable compliance infrastructure. If you want to shape an end-to-end compliance function with real autonomy, this role is for you.
- Risk management: Own and maintain grape's compliance risk universe across data protection (FADP and GDPR), economic sanctions, third-party oversight, anti-bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, and fraud prevention
- Tooling: Own grape's compliance tooling, driving automation and process improvements to build a scalable compliance function.
- Policies & documentation: Develop and update internal compliance policies, procedures, and clear process documentation. Promote a culture of ethical conduct across the organisation.
- Monitoring & audits: Maintain grape's compliance monitoring plan, conduct internal reviews, and lead preparation for external audits and regulatory assessments.
- Regulatory monitoring: Track legal and regulatory developments across CH/LI with a particular focus on areas relevant to grape’s licensed activities and products, assess operational impact, and advise management on required adjustments.
- Training: Design and deliver internal compliance training programs.
- Education: Degree in law, business law or certificate in Compliance.
- Experience: 4+ years in Compliance within Swiss/Liechtenstein indemnity insurance (ideally lines sickness and accident); MGA experience is a plus.
- Domain expertise: Proven track record managing core compliance risks (data protection, economic sanctions, third-party oversight, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, fraud controls, conflicts of interest) under CH/LI regulatory frameworks.
- Insurance knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Swiss and Liechtenstein insurance regulatory framework.
- Tech-savvy mindset: Passion for automation, tooling, and building efficient, scalable processes.
- Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business advice; German is a strong asset.
- Work style: Precise, reliable, and composed under pressure; a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
\uD83E\uDD1D What we offer in return:
\uD83C\uDF31 Empowering workplace: Join a passionate team and an empowering workplace where you are given the ownership, tools, and support to make decisions and take initiative. Together we grow and build innovative solutions.
\uD83D\uDCBB Hybrid setup: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work schedule, with the freedom to work remotely or from our office in Zurich. On Thursdays, our team day, we meet together in our Zurich office.
\uD83E\uDE91 Home office stipend: To enable our hybrid setup, we allocate a one-off CHF 200.- home office budget to help you set up your dream workspace in the comfort of your own home.
\uD83C\uDF10 Internet allowance: We give you a monthly internet allowance to help cover your internet costs at home and enable you to work seamlessly from your home office.
- Flexible working time: You can distribute your working hours the way you want to.
\uD83E\uDDE0 Learning budget: We support you in improving your skills, acquiring new knowledge and advancing your career. We also allocate a CHF 1'500.- budget annually
❤️\uD83E\uDE79 Well-being: Work-life balance is important to us and we foster a supportive work environment. We support you with mental health sessions with our partner Aepsy.
\uD83C\uDFAB Team events: Every month we gather for fun and engaging events where we can connect and bond with our colleagues and our teams.
✈️ Team retreats: Once a year we travel somewhere nice to bond with our colleagues.
\uD83D\uDE82 Travel and commute: We will cover your SBB half fare card, so we can spend some time together in the office.
\uD83C\uDF34 Paid vacation: You get 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation every year and 2 additional days of paid vacation to compensate for canton-related holidays, religious holidays, birthdays, etc. The total amount of paid vacation days per year is 27 days.
\uD83E\uDDD6 ️ Wellness budget: Health and well-being looks different for everyone. You can optimize your wellness budget to best fit your needs.
\uD83D\uDC68\uD83D\uDC68\uD83D\uDC66\uD83D\uDC66 Parental and adoptive leave: We offer additional time off to support employees who are balancing family and work time in the most crucial stages of family life.
✈️ Digital nomad: For every 3 years of employment, you can work for an extended period of time from anywhere in the world (location subject to review).
\uD83C\uDFC1 Our recruitment process
We place particular emphasis on four areas when making our selection decision: professional and technical skills, mindset & values. We evaluate these through the following steps:
Step 1 - Your motivation
To get to know you better, we invite you to a 30-minute motivational interview with our Talent Acquisition Team.
Step 2 - Role fit
In the first interview, we assess how well your qualifications and skills align with the role requirements. This discussion will take place with your Hiring Manager.
Step 3 - Case study
For roles with higher technical demands, we will invite you to complete a case study or technical assessment. This allows us to better evaluate your specific skills and problem-solving abilities.
Step 4 - Our culture connect
Throughout the interview process, you'll gain insight into our company culture, and we'll explore how your values and mindset align with our ways of working. The final interview will offer a deeper look into this connection, along with broader discussions about the role and our vision.
Our diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices make us the company we are, and we would love to learn more about you!
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Health is our foundation. Innovation drives our mission. Together, we’re building the future of employee insurance.
At grape, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the foundation of how we work, live, and succeed. From bold brainstorms and lessons learned, we overcome challenges side by side. Our time together is our greatest asset. Disrupting an industry that truly needs change takes courage, creativity, and team spirit and that’s exactly what defines us.
With well-being at the core, we foster an environment where ideas and people thrive. Your growth matters as much as our mission. Whether it’s supporting your self-care, developing new solutions, or redefining how health and insurance connect, we grow together.
Our values guide us every step of the way: keeping Health at Heart, Inventing Together, and always striving to Embrace Clarity.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
