Senior Operational Risk Specialist - Private Banking

jobcourier.ch; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Finders SA is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager in Switzerland to strengthen governance and resilience. You will lead risk assessments, challenge processes, and drive improvements within a mature 2nd line framework. Fluency in English is required, French/German are advantageous, and a Swiss work permit may be needed.

This role is full-time and on-site in Genf. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in operational risk, internal audit or risk advisory, with strong knowledge of RCSA, FINMA

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Approximately 8–10 years in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or related control functions in banking/finance.
• Strong knowledge of RCSA, risk frameworks, and Swiss FINMA requirements.

Aufgaben

• Lead the RCSA process, identify and monitor operational risks across the group.
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk with governance controls.
• Align operational risk framework with FINMA expectations and Swiss regulations.
• Promote consistency of practices and collaborate with stakeholders across locations.
• Provide risk insights, reporting and recommendations to senior management.

Kenntnisse

Operational Risk

Internal Audit

Regulatory alignment

RCSA methodologies

Stakeholder management

Swiss regulatory knowledge

English fluency

French/German language skills

Avaloq familiarity

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management

Tools

Avaloq

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Client

Our Client is a highly respected private banking and financial services institution with a long-standing heritage and an international presence. Providing personalised investment advisory and asset management solutions to private and institutional clients, the organisation combines the strength and stability of an established financial institution with an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.

Finders SA

Our Client is a highly respected private banking and financial services institution with a long-standing heritage and an international presence. Providing personalised investment advisory and asset management solutions to private and institutional clients, the organisation combines the strength and stability of an established financial institution with an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.

With a strong focus on expertise, trust, and long-term relationships, our Client offers an environment where talented professionals are encouraged to take ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and make a meaningful contribution. Employees benefit from a dynamic, people-focused culture where professional excellence, commitment, and teamwork are truly valued.

Position

Are you an experienced Operational Risk professional within banking, looking for your next career step in a role where you can further shape and strengthen a mature risk framework? Or perhaps you are currently working in Big 4 risk advisory or internal audit and looking to transition into a strategic in-house operational risk position within a leading financial institution?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit 2nd line of defence team, where you will play a key role in enhancing operational risk governance, supporting regulatory alignment, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

As a Senior Operational Risk Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring robust risk governance, supporting regulatory alignment, and strengthening operational resilience across the organisation. Your expertise will help drive effective risk management practices, challenge existing processes, and ensure consistency across the Group.

Responsibilities To Include, But Not Limited To

• Lead and further develop the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational risks
• Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management activities, ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation measures are in place
• Support the ongoing alignment of the operational risk framework with Swiss regulatory requirements, including relevant FINMA expectations
• Promote consistency of operational risk practices across the Group and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and locations
• Provide risk insights, reporting, and recommendations to senior management to support informed decision-making
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational risk processes, controls, and governance frameworks

Profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Approximately 8-10 years of professional experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or related control functions within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, including RCSA methodologies and control environments
• Experience working with Swiss banking regulations and FINMA requirements
• Experience with outsourcing/third-party risk management and regulatory-driven risk initiatives would be an advantage
• Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and influence across different levels of an organisation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, "get things done" hands-on approach, comfortable working in a dynamic, lean and evolving environment
• Fluent English required; strong French skills expected, with German considered an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Avaloq would be beneficial
• Available to work full-time (no home office)
• Eligible or already in possession of a Swiss passport or Swiss work permit

Branche: Bankwesen und Finanzdienstleistungen

Funktion: Rechnungswesen / Bankwesen / Finanzen

Anstellungsart: Festanstellung