Business Risk Manager

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Pictet Wealth Management combines more than 200 years of Swiss banking heritage with global investment expertise. The Partner-owned financial service group offers a comprehensive service for wealthy individuals and families including discretionary and advisory investment solutions and family office services.

We are seeking to recruit a Business Risk Manager based in Zurich, to strengthen our Swiss Asia team.

Your role

Go-to person for AML

• Guide Front Office at prospection level


• Work closely with Bankers at Client onboarding by providing guidance and reviewing KYC


• Advise Front Office on client lifecycle (e.g. transaction clarification, periodic review)

Fraud, Intermediaries, Market Access & Other R&C Matters

• Act as the main point of contact for Swiss Asia front-staff and support the resolution of issues


• Contribute to R&C excellence by monitoring key indicators & supporting RMs and CROs in meeting their Risk & Compliance obligations


• Provide active support in the annual risk self-assessment of the Zone (RCSA)


• Act as a key contact for auditors & follow-up on audit recommendations for the Zone


• Train & educate on R&C matters

Partner with Front Office on Risk & Compliance

• Report & communicate on risk & compliance matters to the Management of the Zone and PWM R&C


• Advise Front Office Management and PWM Risk & Compliance functions on how to improve risk & compliance management


• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate their impact to the Zone


• Actively contribute to ongoing improvements by sharing knowledge & best practices with the BRM Community

Your profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of private banking front-line processes experience and/or AML related topics


• In-depth understanding of the wealth management industry


• Fluency in English. German, Mandarin or French is a plus


• Solid understanding of all front-line processes (account openings, client documentation, investment processes, etc) and related regulatory requirements (AML, FATCA, RUBIK, UKRND)


• Strong interpersonal, relational, and communication skills required


• Accountable, solutions-oriented and proactive mindset


• Project management skills


• Ability to remain independent


• Swiss residency required

Note

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.