Business Risk Manager (f/m/d) 80% - temporary for 12 months

LGT Bank (Singapore) Ltd.; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LGT Bank Switzerland, part of the LGT Private Banking and Asset Management Group, seeks a proactive Business Risk Manager to support onboarding and due diligence for client prospects, collaborating closely with Compliance and Front Office.

You will assess money laundering and reputational risks, propose risk-appropriate controls, and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, contributing to sustainable growth within a Swiss private bank.

Formación

• Experience as a Business Risk Manager or similar first line of defense role in a Swiss bank.
• Higher education (e.g. Master’s degree in law or economics) with knowledge of international markets and regulatory environment and in performing background checks.
• Solution-driven mindset with the ability to balance risk and commercial considerations, translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for the Front in line with the bank’s risk appetite.
• Reliable, responsible and risk-aware with strong communication skills, structured working style, and ability to work under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluent in German and English; additional language is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the first point of contact for Relationship Managers on all 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 defense and prepare written client risk assessments.
• Propose pragmatic, risk-appropriate controls and mitigation measures to support efficient and sustainable client onboarding within regulatory framework.
• Serve as a proactive advisor to the Front, challenging and influencing internal stakeholders and contributing to sustainable, scalable business growth.

Conocimientos

First line of defense

Compliance awareness

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Educación

Master’s degree in law or economics

Due Diligence (Compliance) certification

Sanctions diploma

Descripción del empleo

## 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 all 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 defense, and therefore 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 advisor and sparring partner to the Front, constructively challenging and influencing internal stakeholders and contributing to the bank’s sustainable and scalable business growth.

Requirements

• Experience as a Business Risk Manager or similar first line of defense role, Audit and/or Compliance Officer in one of the above-mentioned markets at a Swiss bank.
• Higher education (e.g. Master’s degree in law or economics) and/or relevant certifications such as Due Diligence (Compliance) certification and/or Sanctions diploma, with knowledge of international markets and the regulatory environment and in performing background checks.
• Solution-driven mindset with 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.
• Reliable, responsible and risk-aware personality with an analytical mindset, strong communication skills, a conscientious and structured working style, and the ability to work well under pressure in a team-oriented and flexible environment.
• Fluent in German and English. A further language skill is an advantage.

Please note that we are not considering applications submitted via recruitment agencies for this position.

Contact Information

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG
Human Resources
David Becker