Business Risk Manager (f/m/d) – 100%

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG is seeking a Business Risk Manager in the first line of defence to drive due diligence for client onboarding. The role requires collaboration with Compliance and Relationship Managers, assessing money laundering and reputational risks, and delivering practical risk guidance within regulatory boundaries.

The candidate should have international market knowledge, strong analytical skills, and fluency in German and English, with Spanish or Portuguese also preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Business Risk Manager in the first line of defence, with a focus on due diligence.
• Master's degree in law or economics, and/or relevant certifications, such as due diligence or sanctions diploma.
• Knowledge of international markets and the regulatory environment, plus experience with background checks.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for the Front in line with the bank's risk appetite.
• Analytical, reliable and risk-aware with strong communication and structured working style.
• Fluency in German and English; Spanish or Portuguese also required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence queries during client prospecting and onboarding.
• Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other business risks as part of the first line of defence.
• Prepare written client risk assessments and propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls.
• Advise and spar with Front on due diligence matters to support sustainable growth.
• Challenge and influence internal stakeholders to align with the bank's risk appetite.

Skills

Due diligence

Compliance

Risk assessment

First line of defence

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in law or economics

Due diligence certification or sanctions diploma

Tools

Background checks

Job description

LGT is the world's largest family-owned and managed Private Banking and Asset Management Group. For more than 100 years it has been fully owned and managed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which is also one of our biggest clients. With around 800 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees - this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland the title of one of the best employers in Switzerland.

Job Description

Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence queries during client prospecting and onboarding, fostering clear and constructive collaboration with Compliance. Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other business risks as part of the first line of defence, and prepare written client risk assessments. Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls and mitigation measures to support efficient and sustainable client prospecting and onboarding within the applicable regulatory framework. Serve as a proactive adviser and sparring partner to the Front on due diligence matters. Constructively challenge and influence internal stakeholders, contributing to the bank's sustainable and scalable business growth.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Business Risk Manager in the first line of defence, with a focus on due diligence, and/or as a Compliance Officer at a Swiss bank, with experience in at least one of the target markets: Latin America, Europe or EAM.
• Higher education, such as a Master's degree in law or economics, and/or relevant certifications, such as a due diligence (compliance) certification or a sanctions diploma.
• Knowledge of international markets and the regulatory environment, as well as experience conducting background checks.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to balance risk and commercial considerations, represent the business perspective in risk discussions and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for the Front in line with the bank's risk appetite.
• A reliable, responsible and risk-aware personality, with an analytical mindset, strong communication skills and a conscientious, structured working style.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative and flexible environment.
• Fluency in German and English, as well as Spanish or Portuguese.

Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG Human Resources David Becker

LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.