Risk & Compliance Manager

For one of our client, a private bank based in Geneva, we are seeking for a Risk & Compliance Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor risk and compliance management, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, legal, and compliance, in accordance with Head Office and local regulations.
• Implement measures to fulfill the second line of defense requirements, ensuring effective risk and compliance controls are in place.
• Provide necessary support to other departments in risk and compliance matters.
• Proactively support the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Executive Management in embedding a strong compliance culture throughout the Bank.
• Stay updated with Central Bank of Swiss rules and FINMA requirements, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of Corporate banking services as well as Swiss regulations (MLA, CDB, MLO-FINMA) to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Implement regulatory requirements and ensure timely compliance.
• Monitor and assess potential risk and compliance issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective risk and compliance management.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of banking experience, with a minimum of 8 years in compliance and financial crime roles.
• Solid knowledge of Central Bank of Swiss rules and FINMA requirements.
• Strong understanding of corporate banking services and Swiss regulations (MLA, CDB, MLO-FINMA).
• Ability to implement regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required, additional languages are a plus.

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