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Front Risk Management (FRM) is part of the 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) function within the new division Client Strategy & Experience.
To strengthen our FRM Intermediaries Risk & Control Management team in Switzerland, we are looking for a team head. You will lead a team of senior Front Risk Managers whose main activities include the provision of subject matter expertise in the Intermediaries business and the design and execution of respective 1LoD controls.
You will drive and maintain the global Intermediaries risk management framework in close cooperation with the Intermediaries Business, Legal and Compliance. In addition, you will closely collaborate with FRM teams in locations abroad to foster FRM as global function and increase 1LoD risk management effectiveness across the group.
YOUR CHALLENGE
1. Lead and develop the members of the FRM Intermediaries Risk and Control Management team
2. Lead and participate in projects and initiatives aiming at the improvement of Intermediaries business/front office processes and the Intermediaries risk management framework
3. Collaborate with the front office, advising, managing and mitigating various risk elements, processes and procedures related to Intermediaries topics
4. Act as interface for all risk-related topics between the Front and the 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense
5. Remediate potential audit findings including the preparation of comprehensive closure documentation and implement solutions customized for the Intermediaries business
6. Design, maintain and enhance the global Intermediaries risk management and control framework (policies, controls, guidelines) across all risk types and be a strong ambassador of compliance with such
7. Conduct client risk assessments
8. Review and revise policies that impact the Intermediaries Business
9. Design and present risk training and awareness campaigns to the Intermediaries front
10. Provide comprehensive risk and control reporting to senior management and propose measures to address control findings and negative risk developments
11. Prepare and/or review of presentations for various committees
YOUR PROFILE
12. University degree or equivalent (preferably in economics, law, business administration or any other related field)
13. At least 5 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance or Audit preferably with leadership experience
14. Front experience and knowledge of daily business operations in the Intermediaries area
15. Good knowledge of private banking business is a plus
16. Project management experience in the financial services industry
17. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with focus on PowerPoint and Excel
18. Fluent in English; other languages (e.g. German, French or Spanish) are a plus
19. Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
20. Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
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