Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)

Cité Gestion SA est a la recherche d'un(e) Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time) pour son site de 1204 Genève. Present in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich with around 160 employees, Cité Gestion, founded in 2009, is a private bank with multi-custodian capabilities dedicated to managing private wealth for Swiss and International clients. We act as an independent entity in alliance with EFG International, a private banking group present in more than 40 countries worldwide. Our employees work in demanding roles within a constantly evolving environment. We therefore place great emphasis to offering them stimulating working conditions and benefits. To strengthen the Risk Management team, we are seeking a:
Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)
Your responsibilities:
Participate in the Second Line of Defense (SLoD) function by providing independent oversight of operational, market, and financial risks within a private wealth management bank. Contribute to fostering a pragmatic and effective risk culture, while ensuring robust design and effectiveness of the control framework. You will work within a team of specialists and handle the following tasks:

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Independent controls of investment risks such as suitability and appropriateness: analyze portfolios by identifying concentrations and deviations from risk profiles; perform risk due diligence on specific products; monitor investment constraints for client portfolios and financial products (UCITS funds, certificates, life insurance, etc. );

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Independent oversight of operational risk controls, including IT security, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and key risk processes; execution of thematic reviews and deep-dive analyses on high-risk areas, and validation of control design and operating effectiveness;

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Management of direct financial risks such as balance sheet management risks (Treasury & ALM – liquidity and interest rates), credit risks arising from Lombard loans, guarantees, and the use of derivatives and margin-call products;

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Comprehensive management and independent monitoring of financial risks, including balance sheet risks (Treasury, ALM – liquidity and interest rate risk), credit risks (Lombard lending, guarantees), and risks related to derivatives and margin products, including regular challenge of methodologies, limits, and usage practices;

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Regulatory watch and impact analysis of regulatory developments in the context of risk management;

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Support and backup for the Head of Risk in preparing risk management reports, dashboards, and audits;

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Training and awareness for first-line control staff and promotion of a strong risk culture;



YOUR PROFILE




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At least 3-5 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas;

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Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; background in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus;

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Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking;

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Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;

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Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach;

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Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication;

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Fluency in French and English; German would be an asset;

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Residence in Switzerland. Type of contract :
permanent
Work location :
Geneva
Start date :
as soon as possible
Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Please send your application (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to Christian Zeller at
Write an email. Rue de la Cité 15-17 1204 Genève

Ce poste est a pourvoir rapidement. Candidatez sans tarder.

Profil recherché

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At least 3-5 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas;

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Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; background in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus;

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Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking;

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Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;

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Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach;

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Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication;

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Fluency in French and English; German would be an asset;

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Residence in Switzerland. Type of contract :
permanent
Work location :
Geneva
Start date :
as soon as possible
Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Please send your application (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to Christian Zeller at
Write an email. Rue de la Cité 15-17 1204 Genève

Ce poste est a pourvoir rapidement. Candidatez sans tarder.