Risk Officer Operational Risks
- 18 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The VZ is the leading independent financial service provider in Switzerland. The Risk Office of the VZ Group is responsible for two banks in Switzerland and Germany as well as one insurance company each in the property/liability and life sectors. We are growing strongly and are looking for reinforcement for our main location in the centre of Zug.Risk Officer Operational Risks
What to expect with us
- You actively develop operational risk management as well as group-wide risk control.
- You conduct risk assessments, develop risk scenarios and are responsible for their consolidated evaluation.
- You carry out independent reviews and effectiveness checks, including in the area of audit tracking and completed measures.
- You aggregate and analyse risk and control data, further develop it and prepare the results clearly, understandably and appropriately for the target audience.
- You conduct analyses of significant incidents that have occurred and derive recommendations for efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
- You use modern tools for automation and visualisation, further develop them and actively shape projects, processes and new solutions.
What you bring with you
- You have several years of professional experience in operational risk management in the financial sector, in a second-line function, in internal control systems or in a comparable environment.
- You possess a sound understanding of risks, controls and governance contexts and can independently assess complex matters.
- You are proficient in processing and analysing large data sets and derive relevant insights from them.
- You have a high affinity for tools and very good knowledge in the automation and visualisation of data; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
- You prepare complex content in a structured, understandable and convincing manner for different stakeholder groups.
- You work independently and solution-oriented, present yourself confidently and contribute actively to the further development of our growing company.
What we offer you
- Exciting, varied tasks and a collegial team.
- The Risk Office is responsible for risk control of the entire VZ Group, which includes banks, asset managers, insurance companies, mortgage brokers, pension service providers and foundations in Switzerland, Germany and the UK.
- You work at a modern and air-conditioned workplace in the centre of Zug and have the possibility of two days home office per week.
- In a collegial working environment with regular social events, you can expect an exciting field of activity as well as the opportunity to take on responsibility and work independently.
- You work in a company that is counted among the most digital banks in Switzerland by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
- Surveys regularly show that employees rate VZ as an above-average positive environment in which they can fully develop. Become part of the VZ family and experience it yourself!
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