Business & Risk Manager

Vontobel; Genf; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Geneva location

Open office space

Modern equipment

Job summary

Vontobel in Geneva seeks a seasoned Business & Risk Manager to act as the operational backbone between front-office and central functions, translating regional strategy into budgets and staffing plans. The role spans 40% business management, 40% first‑line risk/control, and 20% regulatory readiness, requiring 8–12 years in Swiss private banking, strong FINMA knowledge, and fluency in English and French.

You will lead budgeting, KPI reporting, risk assessments, audits, and regulatory rollout in a

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in Swiss private banking or wealth management (COO office, business management, or 1st‑line risk/control).
• Deep understanding of FINMA circulars, AMLA/AMLO, and cross‑border rules.
• Proven financial budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint capabilities.
• Track record of managing strategic group‑level projects or system rollouts.

Responsibilities

• Business Management & Planning: build and track regional budgets with monthly variance analysis; forecast models; KPI reporting; implement cost initiatives locally.
• First‑Line Risk & Control: own regional control framework; monitor AML/KYC; manage incidents; coordinate audits; maintain RCSA and KRIs.
• Regulatory Readiness: support rollout of regulatory strategies; oversee staff training and certifications; prepare for regulatory reviews and inspections.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

German knowledge

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you an avid Business & Risk Manager who wants to make an impact? In our role you act as the operational and control backbone for the region. You bridge front-office teams with Zurich central functions (Finance, HR, Risk, Compliance, Legal) by translating regional strategy into budgets, staffing plans, and rigorous first-line controls. The role splits roughly 40% business management, 40% first-line risk and control, and 20% regulatory readiness. What would your role be?

1. Business Management & Planning (40%)
   • Financial Oversight: Build and track regional budgets (revenue, cost, headcount) with monthly variance analysis.
   • Resource Strategy: Develop forecasting models, resource plans, and headcount proposals with HR.
   • Management Reporting: Produce regional KPI scorecards (revenue, net new money, cost/income ratio, pipeline capacity).
   • Strategic Execution: Implement group-wide cost initiatives, process changes, and system rollouts locally.
2. First-Line Risk & Control (40%)
   • Control Framework: Own, run, and document the regional first-line control framework.
   • AML & KYC Oversight: Monitor onboarding files, KYC/EDD quality, and periodic reviews; elevate compliance gaps early.
   • Incident Management: Track operational errors, incidents, and client complaints; lead root-cause analysis and remediation.
   • Audit Coordination: Coordinate internal/external audits and drive audit findings through full closure.
   • RCSA & KRIs: Maintain the regional Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to leadership.
3. Regulatory Readiness (20%)
   • Regulatory Implementation: Support the rollout of regulatory strategies (e.g., CRD VI implementation).
   • Compliance Standards: Oversee mandatory staff training and certifications.
   • Inspections: Prepare and support the region for regulatory reviews and inspections.

What we are looking for?

• 8–12 years in Swiss private banking or wealth management (COO office, business management, or 1st‑line risk/control).
• Deep understanding of FINMA circulars, AMLA/AMLO, and cross‑border rules.
• Proven financial budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint capabilities.
• Track record of managing strategic group‑level projects or system rollouts.
• Highly credible with senior front‑office bankers, with the ability to constructively challenge when necessary.
• Highly rigorous, structured, discreet, and capable of working independently across multiple sites.
• Fluent in French and English; working knowledge of German is strongly preferred for Zurich collaboration.
• Experience with GCC/Middle East clients or the External Asset Manager (EAM) segment is a plus.

What we offer

Top Geneva location.

Friendly, diverse team in an open‑office space with modern equipment.

All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.

Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.

Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.

Campus feeling and collaborative spirit.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself.

As a family‑owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 29 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long‑term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world.

We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

Equal opportunity workplace

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves.

It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

Private Clients

Vontobel is committed to actively managing client assets with foresight across generations. We take a holistic approach, accurately monitor the markets, anticipate trends and opportunities, and develop individual solutions. This is how we protect the entrusted assets and create optimal conditions to increase them over the long term while taking controlled risks.

Institutional Clients

Vontobel Asset Management is an active asset manager with global reach and a multi‑boutique approach.

Each of our boutiques draws on specialized investment talent, a strong performance culture and robust risk management.

We deliver leading‑edge solutions for both institutional and private clients.

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