As Head Risk Monitoring & Reporting you will oversee credit and market risk assessment and monitoring, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing strategies to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with FINMA regulations in terms of credit and market risks, including capital adequacy requirements.
  • Ensure alignment of risk policies

• Risk assessment
  • Perform risk assessments integrating geopolitical, market, and operational risks.
  • Deliver regular reports to senior management and the board on risk exposures, compliance gaps, and capital adequacy metrics, emphasizing early warning signals of potential risks.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Trading and ALM &Treasury departments to calibrate risk appetite in line with strategic objectives.
  • Partner with ALM &Treasury and Finance departments to optimize risk-weighted assets and validate regulatory reporting accuracy under FINMA’s supervisory frameworks.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Design risk mitigation strategies that balance profitability with sustainable business models, particularly in volatile markets.
  • Oversee remediation plans for non-compliance or control weaknesses identified during audits or internal reviews.

• Minimum of 10 years track record in risk management within the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss banking regulations and risk management practices (Basel III, FINMA regulatory frameworks…).
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments (derivatives, bonds, equities, structured products…)
• Awareness of market dynamics and macroeconomic factors influencing financial markets.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to challenge and upgrade risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Effective communication of complex risk concepts to stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, results-oriented, adept at planning and organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams