Compliance Officer (Switzerland)

About Cigna Healthcare                                                        

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.       

                                             

Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.            

                                               

Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive—ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.     

                                                         

We’re looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.    

                                               

At Cigna, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life’s key moments, your work will matter.                                                              

Grow with us—and help shape the future of healthcare.                                                 

                                                               

About The Role                                                            

As a Compliance Officer, you will support the development, implementation and embedding of the regulatory compliance framework for Cigna entities based in Europe, with a particular attention to acting as local compliance officer to the Swiss branch of CEIC and advising on Cigna entity interactions with Swiss clients (“Swiss Business”).

You will be a member of the European Compliance Team whilst also supporting and being accountable to the Head of the Swiss Branch                                                      

                                                               

You'll Be Responsible For:                                                    

• Support the team, by acting as subject matter expert on Swiss Business-centric compliance obligations applicable to our insurance intermediaries and insurers.
• Act towards FINMA as the local compliance responsible of the Swiss branch of CEIC
• Effect and curate all required regulatory filings with FINMA regarding Cigna entities
• Co-ordinate responses to any regulatory risk assessments, visits, audit processes or information requests, and provide accurate information
• Adapt and maintain the framework of compliance policies and procedures to support business practices, promote ethical standards and ensure regulatory and legal compliance; take ownership for the Compliance Manual for Swiss Business
• Handle Swiss complaints
• Maintain Swiss corporate commercial and data protection filings
• Advise on insurance products and filings for admitted products.
• Advise the business on the implementation of relevant compliance risk processes, procedures and documentation to ensure compliance in that respect.
• Review internal controls in that respect.
• Support the delivery of the annual compliance strategy and plan
• Conduct horizon scanning on upcoming regulations with a Swiss nexus of importance to our Belgian entities and their Swiss branches and/or Swiss business
• Propose and drive enhancements to compliance processes to ensure the compliance framework remains relevant for the current business structure and is aligned to best practice
• Actively promote and embed a positive compliance culture throughout the business and promote the capabilities of the compliance team to provide high quality, cost effective and focused advice and support in respect of business initiatives
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that service delivery meets the business’ expectations
• Liaise with other business and independent internal control functions to ensure a coordinated approach
• Provide process management and support for the meetings of the Comite de Direction for CEIC Swiss branch and/or Swiss Business and participate in other committees as required

                                               

What You'll Bring to the Role                                                               

• Master’s degree in law from a European or Swiss university or equivalent knowledge of the European and Swiss legal and compliance framework for insurance activities
• Strategic thinker, able to recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives
• Business fluent in written and spoken English, fluent in one (or more) official languages in Switzerland as native speaker
• Able to make efficient use of MS Office 365 applications
• Able to perform basic data analyses using appropriate tools or willingness to acquire such skills within a reasonable amount of time                              

Why You'll Love Working here                                                             

• Competitive salary

• Multicultural and hybrid working environment

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Wellbeing Benefits

• Educational Development Program           

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.