Chief Risk Officer (m/w/d)
Generali Investments Switzerland Ltd (GIS) is seeking a forward‑thinking, committed, and strategically minded leader to take on the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). In this key position, you will assume full responsibility for the company's risk management function, shape the future direction of the risk organization, and strengthen the risk culture across the entire company.
You will work in an international, dynamic environment where your expertise, leadership, and ideas have a direct impact on the organization. As a member of the Executive Board, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and international stakeholders within the Generali Group. You can expect modern structures, short decision‑making paths, and attractive opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing, globally connected asset‑management organization.
Key responsibilities
Take full responsibility for the Risk Management function and lead a small, specialized team.
Act as a member of the Executive Board and advise senior leadership and the Board of Directors on all risk related matters.
Own and continuously develop the company's risk framework, governance, policies and methodologies.
Oversee all material risk categories across Bond, Equity, Multi Asset, Mortgage and CLO funds.
Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements (FINMA, Generali Investments Risk Management, relevant norms).
Drive the implementation and optimization of the risk control system (RCS) and internal control system (ICS).
Prepare high quality internal and external risk reports and ensure robust measurement models, stress tests and early warning indicators.
Provide strategic risk insights to support decision making, capital planning and business development.
Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics or a comparable field.
Professional certification such as FRM (GARP) or an equivalent designation.
7–10 years of hands on experience in risk management across operational, investment, regulatory and/or quantitative domains.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a risk management function; experience in FINMA regulated environments or an existing CRO authorization is a strong advantage.
Well versed in risk frameworks, risk quantification methods, ISR/RCS and regulatory standards relevant to asset or investment management.
Deep expertise in Python, VBA, R, SQL and Matlab.
Fluent in German and English; Italian is an asset.
Next Steps
Sandra
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Specialist
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