(Senior) Consultant (m/f/d) Risk

Magpie Projects Holding GmbH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary

Flat hierarchies and dynamic env

True team spirit

EU-remote working policy

Extensive training opportunities

Partnerships with IBM, NVIDIA, KAIZEN

Employee benefits

Job summary

Magpie Projects Holding GmbH is seeking an experienced risk management consultant to advise financial services risk departments and support regulatory compliance. You will develop governance structures, design risk and valuation models, and build long-term client relationships through workshops and training.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in finance, strong data analysis skills, and fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Mathematics or related field; Master’s/MBA/PhD a strong plus.
• 2–4 years in financial sector with a strong focus on risk management.
• Regulatory familiarity with Basel III/IV or MaRisk; applying this expertise daily.
• Hands-on data analysis and risk data models experience.
• Fluent German and English communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Solution-oriented, forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness for on-site client work and intercultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise risk departments on strategic, regulatory, and financial matters to guide them through complex challenges.
• Support risk controlling activities related to regulatory frameworks (Basel III/IV, CRR, MaRisk, DORA).
• Develop robust governance structures and control mechanisms to optimize risk management.
• Design and implement risk and valuation models delivering real-world value for clients.
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted risk management expert and deliver workshops.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to translate insights into practical solutions.

Skills

risk management

data analysis

risk data models

German-English bilingual

communication

team player

intercultural competence

Education

Finance/Economics/Financial Mathematics

Master/MBA/PhD preferred

Job description

About your Magpie Projects Team

Consulting x Financial Services – Your Chance to Shape the Future! Are you an experienced consultant (m/f/d) ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for a dynamic environment in a fast-growing company? Then you’ve come to the right place! We provide the platform for you to help shape the financial world of tomorrow with cutting-edge technology, smart strategies, and an international team. Here, you can apply your expertise and take it to the next level. Sounds like you? Let’s talk!

Your responsibilities

• Advise risk departments on strategic, regulatory, and financial matters to guide them through complex challenges.

• Support risk controlling activitiesrelated to regulatory frameworks such as Basel III/IV, CRR, MaRisk, and DORA.

• Develop robust governance structures and control mechanisms to optimize processes and ensure future-proof risk management.

• Design and implement risk and valuation models that create tangible, real-world value for our clients.

• Build strong, long-lasting client relationships by acting as a trusted risk management expert and sharing your expertise in workshops and training sessions.

• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies, acting as an innovation driver who translates these insights into practical, ready-to-use solutions.

Your ticket

• Your educational foundation is a degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Mathematics, or a related field. A Master’s degree, MBA, or PhD is a strong plus.

• You bring 2-4 years of experience in the financial sector, with a strong focus on risk management.

• Regulatory frameworks like Basel III/IV or MaRisk are familiar to you, and applying this complex expertise is a natural part of your daily work.

• You have an affinity for data and bring hands-on experience with data analysis and risk data modelsto the role.

• Confidently and precisely, you communicate in both German and English to make complex regulatory and technical topics easily understandable for diverse stakeholders.

• You tackle complex challenges with a forward-thinking and solution-oriented approach, easily connecting the dots to develop smart strategies.

• As a true team player, you stand out with intercultural competence, a great sense of humor, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a hands-on approach – including readiness for on-site client work.

What we offer

• Performance-based salary: We offer you an attractive salary that recognizes your dedication and clearly values your success.
• Flat hierarchies and dynamic environment: We are a fast-growing company with flat hierarchies all the way up to the C-level.
• True team spirit: With us, you are not just a colleague – you’re part of a real team. Collaborative projects, regular events, and a strong sense of camaraderie are part of our daily work culture.
• Modern mobile office policy: We offer a mix of freedom and teamwork, with flexible working hours, EU-remote working, and sabbaticals, enabling you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Extensive training opportunities: Whether you want to develop new skills or take deep dives into specialized topics, our programs will support your career growth.
• Partnerships with leading tech companies: Work with IBM, NVIDIA, and KAIZEN, and benefit from access to cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and exciting collaboration opportunities.
• Attractive employee benefits: Company smartphone for private use, pension plans, and tax advantages.

Ready to shape the future of finance with us?