Business Risk Manager (f/m/d) – 100%

LGT Private Banking; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG in Zürich seeks a Business Risk Manager to work with Relationship Managers and Compliance. You will assess risks during client onboarding, propose controls within the regulatory framework, and support scalable growth with a proactive advisory stance.

Fluency in German and English is required, with Spanish or Portuguese encouraged. The role emphasizes first-line risk management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across teams to balance risk and business opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Business Risk or Compliance in a Swiss bank.
• Master’s degree in law or economics or relevant certifications.
• Knowledge of international markets and regulatory environment.
• Fluency in German and English; Spanish or Portuguese encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence queries during client prospecting and onboarding, in collaboration with Compliance.
• Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other business risks as part of the first line of defence, and prepare client risk assessments.
• Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls and mitigation measures to support onboarding within regulatory framework.
• Serve as adviser to the Front on due diligence matters and influence internal stakeholders for sustainable growth.

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about balancing business opportunities with regulatory and reputational risk considerations? In this role, you will work closely with Relationship Managers and Compliance to enable sustainable growth of the bank while ensuring robust risk management in the following markets: Latin America, Europe and EAM.

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.

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG
Human Resources
David Becker