Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)
Cité Gestion SAOffre d'emploi : Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)
Cité Gestion SA, 1204 Genève.
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
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