Operational Risk Manager

Pictet Group; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group in Geneva, Switzerland, is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to support the Funds and Private Assets Services unit within Transactions Services. Based in Geneva, you will help oversee risk, strengthen the risk framework and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with managers and experts, develop KRIs, monitor incidents, follow up on audits, train staff and drive process improvements, including automation initiatives leveraging data and AI.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business and/or Economics.
• Experience or strong interest in Operational Risk management and Funds & Private Assets Operations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.
• Interest in automation, new technologies, process mapping valued.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Risk Ambassador by assessing, monitoring and reporting risks.
• Ensure an adequate Risk Control Framework for the unit.
• Monitor incidents and root cause analysis.
• Follow up audit recommendations and action plans.
• Review business contingency plans, Risk Self-Assessment matrix, operational procedures, outsourcing agreements
• Developing KRIs.
• Training the staff and sharing best practices.
• Supervising changes and related risks.
• Support the activities of the unit by performing controls or other related tasks
• Contribute to enhance the risk management approach leveraging data and AI
• Act as a project manager or project contributor on specific cases

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Economics

Job description

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group has 30 offices in financial centres worldwide and currently employs more than 5,000 people. The Group is owned and managed by seven Partners and stands out as a company with an entrepreneurial spirit and loyalty.

Operations provide secure and efficient processing of Pictet’s banking transactions and investment funds. Our teams ensure all activities follow regulations and manage risks. By developing and maintaining a modern, robust infrastructure, we guarantee reliable, high-quality services for Pictet wealth management, asset management and real estate clients. We are looking for an Operational Risk Manager to support the Funds and Private Assets Services unit within Transactions Services. This unit belongs to the Operations division, which provides a broad range of custodian and fund administration services. Based in Geneva, you will be joining a dynamic team that plays a central role in supporting the extensive services on Funds and the strategic growth of our Private Assets offering.

Your role

• Act as a Risk Ambassador within the unit by assessing, monitoring and reporting risks in the unit and transversally, in collaboration with managers and experts.
• Ensure an adequate Risk Control Framework of the unit by:
• Monitoring incidents and root cause analysis.
• Following up audit recommendations and action plans.
• Reviewing on a regular basis the unit business contingency plan, Risk Self-Assessment matrix, operational procedures, outsourcing agreements
• Developing KRIs.
• Training the staff and sharing best practices.
• Supervising changes and related risks.
• Support the activities of the unit by performing controls or other related tasks
• Contribute to enhance the risk management approach leveraging data and AI
• Act as a project manager or project contributor on specific cases

Your profile

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business and/or Economics, or the equivalent in work experience in the finance industry.
• Experience or strong interest in Operational Risk management and in Funds & Private Assets Operations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and management.
• Interest in automation, new technologies, process mapping are valued assets.
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

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.