Position: Business Risk Manager
Entity: QNB (Suisse)
Direct Supervisor: Head of Private Banking
We are current looking for a Business Risk Manager to join QNB in Geneva.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support private banking by ensuring proper documentation management and follow-up of remediation actions.
* Client lifecycle management:
* Prospect screening
* Onboarding
* KYC reviews
* Conduct pre-checks on account opening documentation and provide advisory on prospect management.
* Perform periodic control testing and quality assurance reviews: client information and documentation update, etc.
* Advise Front Office on AML implications and the risk assessment of complex client structures.
* Track and report open audit and regulatory issues to ensure timely resolution in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
* Review and ensure alignment of business processes with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
* Collaborate with first-line teams to update and improve procedures and controls.
* Ensure adherence to Swiss and international regulations (e.g., AML, MiFID II, LSFin/LEFin, CRS/FATCA).
* Coordinate with Compliance on implementation of regulatory changes affecting the business.
* Prepare regular reports for senior management and internal committees.
* Act as a business risk subject matter expert in strategic or regulatory change projects.
* Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external audits regarding business risk topics.
* Develop, implement, and maintain an effective control framework aligned with FINMA requirements and risk and compliance policies.
* Lead and deliver business risk training to Front Office staff.
Profile
Education and Professional Qualifications:
* University degree in Law/Finance/Business;
* Certificates related to professional activity are an asset (CAS Compliance);
* At least 7 years of solid experience in Business Risk / Compliance in Private Banking/Financial Industry;
* Excellent knowledge of financial instruments, bank accounting procedures and products and services;
* Solid knowledge of the regulatory landscape and industry practices.
Required Skills:
* Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, you are able to listen, guide and advise external and also internal partners;
* Prior knowledge of Avaloq required;
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail;
* Ability to question status-quo and deliver facts-based conclusions;
* Concise, direct communication while under pressure, and active knowledge-sharing;
* Business and problem-solving skills. Agile and flexible;
* Excellent team player with high spirit of motivation and commitment;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. Arabic is an asset;
* Good common sense, curious, flexible and highly motivated personality;
* Ability to work autonomously and as a good team player, with a “can do” attitude.
*** Candidates must be acquainted to Swiss regulation and reside in Switzerland.
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