Business Risk Manager (f/m/d) – 100%

LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Bank Switzerland is seeking an experienced Business Risk Manager to act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence, onboarding, and compliance matters, and to collaborate with Compliance.

You will identify money laundering and reputational risks, prepare client risk assessments, and translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for front-office teams, enabling sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in the first line of defence focusing on due diligence.
• Master's degree in law or economics or relevant certifications in due diligence or sanctions.
• Able to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for Front in line with risk appetite.
• Strong communication, analytical mindset, structured working style, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on due diligence and onboarding in collaboration with Compliance.
• Identify and assess money laundering, reputational and other risks; prepare client risk assessments.
• Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls to support compliant onboarding within regulatory framework.
• Advise Front on due diligence matters and influence internal stakeholders to enable sustainable growth.

Skills

Due diligence

Compliance

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

German fluency

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in law or economics

Due diligence certification

Sanctions diploma

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