Market Risk Controller - Valuation & Front Office Risk

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Zurich seeks an experienced risk professional to develop valuation adjustment risk management and risk models for front office and trading units. You will collaborate with Model Validation, Product Control, Finance to ensure framework robustness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

The role combines quantitative analysis with risk governance across trading activities. Ideal candidates have several years in trading risk, strong communication with senior management, and the

Qualifications

• Higher university degree (or similar) in a quantitative area.
• Several years of experience in the trading environment (market risk, valuation control, model validation or trading).
• Deep knowledge of financial markets and their representation in trading systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to address complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk models and risk framework for valuation and market risk.
• Provide daily reporting of market risk and collaborate with management.
• Assess new products in the product approval process and hedging strategies.
• Engage in regulatory projects and group-wide initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team oriented

Communication to senior management

Take initiative

Risk management knowledge

Quantitative modeling

Ability to work independently

Education

Higher university degree in quantitative field

Tools

Front Arena

Murex

Job description

Julius Baer in Zurich seeks an experienced risk professional to develop valuation adjustment risk management and risk models for front office and trading units. You will collaborate with Model Validation, Product Control, Finance to ensure framework robustness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

The role combines quantitative analysis with risk governance across trading activities. Ideal candidates have several years in trading risk, strong communication with senior management, and the