Head of Reconciliation & Controls — Lead Global Ops

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Meal allowance

Health insurance contribution

Central offices Switzerland

Job summary

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG seeks a Head Reconciliation to lead and optimize the reconciliation framework with custodians and cash correspondents. You will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and manage a high‑performing team in an international setting.

The role focuses on ensuring absolute integrity of transactions, timely resolution of discrepancies and collaboration with risk, back-office and audit functions to safeguard operational resilience.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Controlling or completed banking apprenticeship.
• Excellent MS Office skills required.
• Avaloq experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Leadership experience is required.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Reconciliation team including resource planning and coaching.
• Oversee daily/weekly/monthly cash and securities reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely resolution of cash and security differences with other departments.
• Drive reconciliation strategy with process improvements and automation.
• Monitor aging items and prepare weekly management reports.
• Coordinate with Risk Office and audits as primary contact.
• Execute strategic ad-hoc assignments from management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Accounting/Controlling degree or banking education

Tools

Avaloq

Job description

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG seeks a Head Reconciliation to lead and optimize the reconciliation framework with custodians and cash correspondents. You will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and manage a high‑performing team in an international setting.

The role focuses on ensuring absolute integrity of transactions, timely resolution of discrepancies and collaboration with risk, back-office and audit functions to safeguard operational resilience.