As Portfolio Risk Officer, you will play a key part in safeguarding and enhancing the risk framework of a Swiss asset management company. Your mission will be to provide independent oversight, deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders, and continuously improve risk governance, methodologies, and processes across a broad range of invesment funds. This is a hands-on position with both strategic and operational responsibilities, where you will combine technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to influence decision-making and support sustainable growth.
Your responsibilities:
Define and implement fund risk principles, monitor exposure levels, and ensure alignment with both internal policies and external regulation
Produce high-quality reporting and analysis across market, credit, liquidity, operational and FX risk, including forward-looking stress tests and scenario reviews
Provide expert assessments on the risk implications of new investment strategies, counterparties, or product launches
Oversee the lifecycle of risk models, from governance and documentation to independent validation and regulatory inspection readiness
Drive efficiency by automating recurring tasks and enhancing data processes with Python, SQL and advanced Excel tools
Maintain oversight of the broader enterprise risk environment, including operational resilience and business continuity standards
Supervise relationships with outsourced service providers and contribute to group-wide initiatives designed to harmonise processes
Contribute to strategic change projects, cross-functional working groups, and ad hoc reviews when specialist risk input is required
Your profile:
Academic background in finance, economics; professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are advantageous
Several years of experience in fund risk, investment risk oversight, or asset management risk functions
Strong technical expertise in risk measurement methodologies (factor modelling, VaR/ES, derivatives risk, liquidity stress testing)
Practical exposure to widely used risk platforms; additional familiarity with market data tools is an asset
Skilled in quantitative tools and data analysis, particularly with Python and SQL, alongside advanced Excel capability
Confident communicator in both English and German; additional languages are an advantage
A precise and pragmatic working style, able to balance regulatory expectations with commercial objectives, and to work collaboratively across teams
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected financial institution, contribute to a best-in-class risk management framework, and take responsibility for both strategic initiatives and day-to-day risk oversight. You will work in an international environment where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible impact.
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