Career Opportunities: Business Risk Manager (125291)

Pictet Asset Management SA; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Wealth Management is seeking a Business Risk Manager based in Zurich to strengthen the Swiss Asia team. You will be the go-to AML expert, guiding Front Office at prospection, onboarding, and client lifecycle, while coordinating with bankers and R&C functions.

The role involves monitoring risk indicators, supporting annual risk self-assessments, and acting as the main contact for auditors. Swiss residency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of private banking front-line processes experience and/or AML related topics.
• In-depth understanding of the wealth management industry.
• Fluency in English; German, Mandarin or French a plus.
• Strong understanding of front-line processes (onboarding, documentation, investments) and related regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, relational and communication skills.
• Accountable, solutions-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Ability to remain independent; Swiss residency required.

Responsibilities

• Go-to person for AML; guide Front Office at prospection level.
• Work with Bankers on client onboarding through guidance and reviewing KYC.
• Advise Front Office on client lifecycle (e.g., transaction clarification, periodic review).
• Act as main contact for Swiss Asia front-staff and support resolution of issues.
• Monitor indicators and support RMs and CROs in risk & compliance obligations.
• Provide active support in annual risk self-assessment of the Zone (RCSA).
• Serve as a key contact for auditors and follow up on recommendations.
• Train and educate on risk & compliance matters.
• Report and communicate risk & compliance matters to Zone Management and PWM R&C.
• Advise on improvements to risk & compliance management and keep up with regulatory changes.
• Share knowledge and best practices with BRM Community.

Skills

AML expertise

Wealth management

Fluent English

Additional languages

Job description

Career Opportunities: Business Risk Manager (125291)

Requisition ID125291-Posted21/10/2026-Switzerland-Zurich- Activity area (1) -Experienced Professionals

Pictet Wealth Management combines more than 200 years of Swiss banking heritage with global investment expertise. The Partner-owned financial service group offers a comprehensive service for wealthy individuals and families including discretionary and advisory investment solutions and family office services.

We are seeking to recruit a Business Risk Manager based in Zurich, to strengthen our Swiss Asia team.

Your role

Go-to person for AML

• Guide Front Office at prospection level
• Work closely with Bankers at Client onboarding by providing guidance and reviewing KYC
• Advise Front Office on client lifecycle (e.g. transaction clarification, periodic review)

Fraud, Intermediaries, Market Access & Other R&C Matters

• Act as the main point of contact for Swiss Asia front-staff and support the resolution of issues
• Contribute to R&C excellence by monitoring key indicators & supporting RMs and CROs in meeting their Risk & Compliance obligations
• Provide active support in the annual risk self-assessment of the Zone (RCSA)
• Act as a key contact for auditors & follow-up on audit recommendations for the Zone
• Train & educate on R&C matters

Partner with Front Office on Risk & Compliance

• Report & communicate on risk & compliance matters to the Management of the Zone and PWM R&C
• Advise Front Office Management and PWM Risk & Compliance functions on how to improve risk & compliance management
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate their impact to the Zone
• Actively contribute to ongoing improvements by sharing knowledge & best practices with the BRM Community

Your profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of private banking front-line processes experience and/or AML related topics
• In-depth understanding of the wealth management industry
• Fluency in English. German, Mandarin or French is a plus
• Solid understanding of all front-line processes (account openings, client documentation, investment processes, etc) and related regulatory requirements (AML, FATCA, RUBIK, UKRND)
• Strong interpersonal, relational, and communication skills required
• Accountable, solutions-oriented and proactive mindset
• Ability to remain independent
• Swiss residency required

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.