Business Risk Manager Front (Ref. 2699)
Key information
- Publication date:10 October 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent), French (Fluent), German (Fluent)
- Place of work:Genf
About us
As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.
We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.
Your role
As Business Risk Manager Front at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are supporting the front in the management and control of risks and regulatory requirements. You advise on related matters, perform controls, review the quality of controls and enhance the front's risk management and control framework, in close collaboration with the second line of defense (2LoD).
In particular, you will support the business in their capacity as first line of defense (1LoD) in performing monitoring & control activities in the areas e.g. of cross border, suitability, AML/KYC or QI/FATCA. As part of the 1LoD, you will act as a single point of contact for risk matters and support the business with daily requests. The role will have a reporting line to the private banking divisional management.
Your responsibilities
- Support the setup, operation and maintenance of an effective and efficient front business risk management framework. Contribute to designing and formalizing relevant front controls
- Perform 1LoD controls according to the applicable control plan in particular in the areas of cross border, suitability, AML/KYC and QI/FATCA, and manage related remediation measures.
- Participate in and/or lead projects and initiatives aiming at the improvement of business/front office processes and the front business risk management framework
- Collaborate with the front office, advising, managing and mitigating various risk elements, processes and procedures related to the covered topics
- Prepare and roll out front training, education and communication measures from a risk management perspective
- Act as a point of entry and as coordinator between the business and the second line of defense functions
Your profile
- University degree or equivalent education in Banking, Compliance, Law, Risk Management or Business Administration preferable, however not mandatory
- At least 3-5 years of professional experience in Front Risk Management, Business Support, Compliance, Legal or Audit, preferably in a medium-sized private banking organization
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to deliver high quality work
- Solution oriented, positive and hands-on working attitude, combining reliability, accuracy, and pragmatism
- Willingness to take responsibility and ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player and high level of flexibility and adaptability to changes.
- Proficient in English and preferably in German/French, excellent communication and presentation skills
Agencies, please note that only direct applications will be considered.
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Contact
Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG