Do you enjoy overcoming hurdles to remediate your own findings? Do you value the idea of a supportive team environment that will mentor you in your new role?
For our legal entity Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers (Vontobel SFA), a US licensed Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), we are looking for a Senior Business Risk Manager who will help support the team by managing the risks, whilst facilitating its growth.
What would your role be?
* Be heavily involved in control documentation, execution, and remediation (control framework), including provision of education
* Participate in our governance, deputizing the Head of Risk at SFA, preparing and syndicating material, documenting our discussions to ensure transparency, and tracking completion of action items
* Manage mini-projects, process improvements, audit preparation and execution, and records management activities in an ever-changing environment
* Manage the risk and control self-assessment process, assessing inherent and residual risks and has a holistic view on all risk taxonomies
* Responsible for the cross-border framework and related governance, and act as subject matter expert to SFA on cross-border matters
* Automate controls, where opportunities are identified by you and your team, using your abilities to work with Excel scripts/PowerShell/macros, robotics process automation (RPA) or Python.
What are we looking for?
* Process/product knowledge: you are familiar with banking processes and products; you have worked in the back office or in another operational role
* Experience with automation, process improvement and coding or macro knowledge; in particular with Excel (Macros/PowerShell) and/or Python
* Proficient in English, and outstanding communication/stakeholder management skills. German speaking skills are also an asset.
* Highly organized, possessing exceptional time management abilities and project management skills
* Unafraid to delve into meticulous detail, to document, execute, evidence, and communicate findings in a constructive and friendly manner with outstanding stakeholder management skills;
* Highly motivated and fascinated to systematically learn about new SFA processes in detail, identify risks, assess magnitude, and document/communicate own learnings to others.
What do we offer?
* Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
* Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
* All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
* Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
* Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.
* Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.
Why Vontobel?
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we're committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you're enthusiastic about the role.
Do you want to be Vontobel?
Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.
At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.