Business Risk Manager 100% (f/m/d) - (Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Leave Replacement - 12 months)

Job Title

• Business Risk Manager 100% (f/m/d) - (Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Leave Replacement - 12 months)

Location

• Zurich

Length of Employment

• Full-time

Tasks

• Supports the front office in risk-related tasks, such as conducting risk and capital assessments, evaluating and addressing operational risk events, performing ad hoc budget reviews, and conducting compliance reviews
• Collaborates with the second and third lines of defense, Front Management, and others to ensure a coherent approach to risk management and the highest quality standards for risk reporting, particularly to ensure transparency and regulatory oversight through regional and/or market-specific management review meetings
• Develops and delivers regional and/or market-specific risk reports in collaboration with Risk and Control to address regulatory and quality assurance requirements
• Initiates and promotes measures to raise risk awareness and provide training
• Provides risk-based support and advice for regional and/or market-related projects
• Monitors and supports the resolution of risks, incidents, and control issues; ensures that the parties involved agree on the necessary actions and that corrective actions are implemented
• Coordinates with other BRMs and interacts with various internal stakeholders (e.g., CFO, CT, COO, internal auditors, regulatory authorities, etc.), depending on the issue
• Leads and implements change initiatives to improve risk management processes and the associated risk management system, and ensures that the team is aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirements
• Supports strategic decisions that align regulatory objectives with risk management objectives, taking into account various perspectives and potential consequences

Requirements

• A natural team player with a proactive mindset and the ability to relate to colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and stakeholders at all management levels
• Must be self-motivated and able to learn new ways to assess current and future risks
• Must be self-motivated and independent, and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Must be a team problem solver and demonstrate effective decision-making skills
• Must be adaptable to change and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in written communication
• Proven organizational and project management skills, including tracking and reporting on key activities
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management across markets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills