Description
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 assessmentsintegrating geopolitical, market, and operational risks.
- Deliver regular reportsto 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 &Treasuryand Finance departmentsto optimize risk-weighted assets and validate regulatory reporting accuracy under FINMA’s supervisory frameworks.
- Strategic Leadership
- Design risk mitigation strategiesthat balance profitability with sustainable business models, particularly in volatile markets.
- Oversee remediation plansfor non-compliance or control weaknesses identified during audits or internal reviews.
Qualifications
- 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
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