CAS International Compliance Management HWZ

Switzerland’s economy is highly international, especially in the financial and corporate sectors. This global integration brings complex regulatory challenges that require compliance professionals to understand and apply diverse legal frameworks. To advise their organisations effectively, they must navigate international rules with confidence—making cross-border compliance expertise a key success factor in the Swiss context.

Your benefits

• Gain a broad understanding of compliance in global business environments

• Learn from top practitioners and explore inspiring international compliance career paths

• Identify red flags and respond appropriately across diverse compliance areas

• Develop efficient and scalable compliance processes

• Understand compliance as a value driver and strategic opportunity

• Strengthen your leadership and communication skills in compliance functions

• Expand your professional network with experts and peers

Objectives and Career Perspectives

The CAS International Compliance Management HWZ provides a strategic and practice-oriented foundation for navigating complex global regulatory environments. Participants gain in-depth insights into emerging compliance trends, with dedicated modules led by expert practitioners. Graduates of this programme are well equipped to take on leadership roles in international compliance functions. They will be able to proactively address regulatory developments, implement efficient and scalable compliance processes, and contribute to building a forward-looking, value-driven compliance culture within their organisations.

Audience

This programme is designed for professionals in compliance and related functions who want to expand their knowledge, take on more responsibility, or transition into international or interdisciplinary compliance roles. It is suitable for those working in financial institutions, multinational corporations, law firms, NGOs, and regulatory or supervisory bodies.

The programme focuses on the most pressing and practice-relevant areas of international compliance. Key topics include cross-border financial business, data protection and cybersecurity, international tax compliance, ESG and supply chain obligations, anti-money laundering, sanctions and anti-corruption frameworks, whistleblowing systems, and the regulatory implications of artificial intelligence. All modules are designed to help participants identify risks early, respond effectively, and implement robust and future-oriented compliance strategies across jurisdictions.

Key Topics

• Cross-border financial business and regulatory risks

• Data protection and privacy regulations (incl. GDPR and beyond)

• Cybersecurity and digital resilience in compliance

• International tax compliance and transparency (e.g. FATCA, CRS)

• ESG standards and sustainability-related obligations, including supply chain compliance / business & human rights

• Anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention

• Anti-corruption and international sanctions regimes

• Whistleblowing systems and ethical corporate cultures

• Artificial intelligence and emerging digital compliance challenges

• Assessment: The programme concludes with a certificate thesis

Lecturers and guest speakers

The CAS International Compliance Management HWZ brings together a diverse and experienced team of lecturers: You will learn directly from experts such as members of national and international regulatory bodies, compliance managers from international banks, FinTech companies and other companies as well as advisors with deep insights into regulatory processes. 

The lecturers and guest speakers include:

• Alex Kunze, National Contact Point Responsible Business Conduct (SECO)

• Bruno Bischoff, Head of ESG Risk Advisory, ECOFACT

• Carmen Kiavila, attorney-at-law - Mark Livschitz, attorney-at-law

• Prof. Daniel Tarullo, Professor Harvard Law School, former Member Federal Reserve Board / Financial Stability Board

• Dr. Esther Widmer, Managing Director, Swiss Finance Council

• Kim Mauerhofer, attorney-at-law reason

• Lea Hungerbühler, attorney-at-law LEXIMPACT, judge at Cantonal Court Baselland

• Mark Livschitz, attorney-at-law

• Melanie Käser, attorney-at-law, Streichenberg

• Ruta Mrazauskaite, former Head Regulatory Compliance Revolut

• Sandro Germann, Head Legal Sygnum Bank

• Stefan Bürge, attorney-at-law, Probst Partner

• Stephan Zimmermann, General Counsel Sygnum Bank

University degree / higher education qualification plus at least three years of professional experience in the compliance field. Other equivalent educational qualifications combined with at least five years of relevant practical experience may be recognised through a special admission procedure.

Admission to one or more CAS programmes is generally independent of admission to the MAS programme. The latter is assessed in a separate admission process.