Risk manager m/f

Present in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich with around 160 employees, Cit&eac Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time) Present in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich with around 160 employees, Cité Gestion, founded in 2009, is a private bank with multi-custodian capabilities dedicated to managing private wealth for Swiss and International clients. We act as an independent entity in alliance with EFG International, a private banking group present in more than 40 countries worldwide. Our employees work in demanding roles within a constantly evolving environment. We therefore place great emphasis to offering them stimulating working conditions and benefits. To strengthen the Risk Management team, we are seeking a: Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time) Your responsibilities: Participate in the Second Line of Defense (SLoD) function by providing independent oversight of operational, market, and financial risks within a private wealth management bank. Contribute to fostering a pragmatic and effective risk culture, while ensuring robust design and effectiveness of the control framework. You will work within a team of specialists and handle the following tasks: Independent controls of investment risks such as suitability and appropriateness: analyze portfolios by identifying concentrations and deviations from risk profiles; perform risk due diligence on specific products; monitor investment constraints for client portfolios and financial products (UCITS funds, certificates, life insurance, etc.); Independent oversight of operational risk controls, including IT security, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and key risk processes; execution of thematic reviews and deep-dive analyses on high-risk areas, and validation of control design and operating effectiveness; Management of direct financial risks such as balance sheet management risks (Treasury & ALM – liquidity and interest rates), credit risks arising from Lombard loans, guarantees, and the use of derivatives and margin-call products; Comprehensive management and independent monitoring of financial risks, including balance sheet risks (Treasury, ALM – liquidity and interest rate risk), credit risks (Lombard lending, guarantees), and risks related to derivatives and margin products, including regular challenge of methodologies, limits, and usage practices; Regulatory watch and impact analysis of regulatory developments in the context of risk management; Support and backup for the Head of Risk in preparing risk management reports, dashboards, and audits; Training and awareness for first-line control staff and promotion of a strong risk culture; Your profile : At least 3-5 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas; Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; experience in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus; Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking; Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach; Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication; Fluency in French and English; German would be an asset; Residence in Switzerland. Type of contract : permanent Work location : Geneva Start date : as soon as possible Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Please send your application (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to Christian Zeller at Write an email . jidb036f75ait jit0625ait jpiy26ait