Investment & Suitability Risk Officer

Joining Mirabaud means entering an entrepreneurial and innovative environment. With the 7th generation of the Mirabaud family working within the bank, the culture is that of a family business. With over 750 employees based in 10 countries worldwide, Mirabaud offers opportunities to develop one’s career across an international network of 16 offices.

Job Description

The Investment and Suitability Risk Officer will manage suitability and risk compliance for the Group’s Wealth Management, ensuring regulatory adherence and robust control measures. This role requires an autonomous, solution-oriented individual capable of handling diverse tasks, from regulatory compliance to investment oversight, while effectively engaging with both executive and operational levels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing and ad hoc compliance and suitability controls linked to Investment Suitability.
• Provide regulatory support to Portfolio Management and Investment Advisory teams.
• Develop and implement risk dashboards and management tools.
• Contribute to a comprehensive second-line risk management framework.
• Assist and challenge the first-line controls implemented by the Investment team.
• Support group-wide projects on suitability and risk management.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements (LSfin, MiFID) and ESG standards.
• Collaborate with data analysts to define and specify data needs to support ESG Standards.
• Conduct quarterly debriefings of key controls with Wealth Management entities, challenging and guiding portfolio managers or advisors on remediation cases of Investment Guidelines breaches.
• Represent the Investment & Suitability Risk team in the Investment and Product Committee on a periodic basis.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in risk management or regulatory compliance (e.g., CFA, FRM, CIIA, Compliance Management) are advantageous.
• Financial Risk or Compliance Experience (5+ years): Significant experience in a financial risk or compliance role within wealth management.
• Investment Expertise: Strong knowledge of investment products, portfolio management, and financial markets.
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, especially LSFin, MiFID (suitability), and ESG frameworks.
• Autonomy and Initiative: Capable of operating independently, taking initiative to address controls and guide remediation when necessary.
• Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving and Solution-Oriented: An analytical, solution-focused approach to manage challenges effectively.
• IT Skills: Ability to process data using VBA or Power BI.

Additional Information:

Notes:

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Many thanks for your understanding.
• We will not accept any CVs from agencies.