Senior Non-Financial Risk & Controls QA Lead

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.

Zürich

On-site

CHF 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Julius Baer in Zurich seeks a senior professional to lead independent quality assurance for key non-financial risk controls. You will guide internal control frameworks, support international locations, and drive FINMA-aligned QA enhancements.

The role requires a university degree in economics/finance, 5–8 years in private banking risk/audit, and strong leadership with English proficiency.

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in economics, business administration, or finance.
Min 5-8 years professional experience in the private banking business, preferably in Audit, Compliance, Risk or Control functions or with a management consulting firm with focus on Financial Risk and/or Non Financial Risk topics.
Strong management and leadership skills in private banking.
Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Lead independent quality assurance (design and operative effectiveness assessment) of key controls for all non-financial risk types.
Identify internal control weaknesses and recommending areas for process and control improvements.
Provide guidance on the Internal Control Framework and tools to the international locations for the implementation of the relevant local key controls and the reporting of the control results.
Development and enhancement of the quality assurance framework in line with regulatory FINMA requirements.
Lead meetings with Senior Management and various stakeholders across the divisions and international locations.