Management Company Risk Specialist in Basel

Albedis; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Meal allowance

Training and development

International environment

Zusammenfassung

Albedis is seeking a Management Company Risk Specialist (Asset Management) in Basel to strengthen governance, risk oversight and control frameworks within a regulated asset management environment. You will enhance the ICS, oversee RCSA, monitor KRIs and develop automated controls and reporting solutions.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience in asset management, and hands-on Python for data analysis and process automation, plus fluency in English and German as an asset.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analytics or related field.
• Several years of professional experience within asset management or fund environment.
• Experience in risk management, internal controls, operational risk, oversight or audit.
• CFA/FRM or similar certifications are advantageous.
• Swiss/EU/EFTA work permit or citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and enhance the Internal Control System (ICS) within a regulated asset management environment.
• Monitor effectiveness of key controls across funds, management company and operations.
• Support Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and remediation follow-ups.
• Monitor KRIs and oversee operational risk reporting.
• Prepare risk and management reports for senior management and governance bodies.
• Develop automated controls, monitoring tools and reporting processes.
• Apply data analysis and automation to risk monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Operations and Fund Management teams.

Kenntnisse

Python

Data analysis

Risk management

Process automation

Governance

Reporting

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance/ Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Description of the company

Our client is a well-established international financial services organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. The company is recognised for its robust governance framework, strong risk culture and long-term stability. With an international footprint, it values independent thinking, professionalism and constructive dialogue across all management levels.

To strengthen its Management Company oversight and control framework, we are currently seeking an analytical and technology-oriented professional to join the team in Basel.

Role & Responsibilities

As Management Company Risk Specialist (Asset Management), you will contribute to the continuous enhancement of the company's control, monitoring and governance framework. This position is embedded within a regulated asset management environment and focuses on management company oversight, risk management, internal controls, fund governance and process automation. Working closely with various stakeholders across the organization, you will play a key role in improving processes, strengthening oversight activities and utilizing data more effectively to support decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and further enhancing the Internal Control System (ICS) within a regulated asset management and management company environment


• Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of key controls across fund, management company and operational processes


• Supporting and coordinating Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), including the follow-up of identified findings and remediation measures


• Monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and supporting the ongoing oversight of operational and business risks


• Preparing regular risk and management reporting for senior management, committees and governance bodies


• Supporting the continued development of the company's operational risk framework, including incident management, risk assessments and control monitoring


• Contributing to fund oversight activities and supporting the monitoring of fund-related risks and processes


• Supporting Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, framework maintenance and periodic testing


• Identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve data quality and increase process transparency across the organization


• Designing and enhancing automated controls, monitoring tools and reporting processes to improve risk oversight and operational efficiency


• Applying data analysis and automation techniques to support risk monitoring, control testing and management reporting


• Collaborating closely with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Operations, Fund Management and other business functions

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive and intellectually curious professional who combines strong analytical skills with a genuine interest in governance, risk oversight, data management and process improvement.

Your qualifications and experience include:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related field


• Several years of professional experience within asset management, a fund management company (ManCo), fund administration or a comparable investment-fund environment


• Experience in risk management, internal controls, operational risk, oversight functions or audit within the asset management or fund industry is considered particularly valuable


• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM or comparable risk-focused certifications are considered a strong advantage


• Exposure to Swiss and/or Luxembourg fund structures and regulatory frameworks is considered a strong advantage


• Understanding of governance, oversight and control frameworks within a regulated financial environment


• Strong interest in data analysis, reporting and process automation


• Hands-on experience using Python for data analysis, reporting automation, control monitoring or risk-related use cases is required


• Experience working with larger datasets and developing automated reporting or monitoring solutions is highly desirable


• Ability to analyse complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights


• Structured, hands-on and solution-oriented working style


• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and willingness to learn


• Excellent English skills; German is considered an advantage


• Valid Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required


• Willingness to work 100% on-site

Benefits

• Above average insurance coverage fully borne our client


• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance


• Excellent opportunities for further training and personal development


• International environment