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Investment Risk Specialist
The position of Investment Risk Specialist at EFG International in Zurich involves developing and implementing investment risk and analysis frameworks to support the company’s growth. The specialist is responsible for the group-wide investment risk and analysis agenda and works closely with various departments to implement a risk-informed growth strategy.
Job Description
To serve as a strategic partner across all service lines, providing the discipline needed to achieve growth objectives. The role is responsible for the group-wide investment risk and analytics strategy, transforming complex market data into actionable insights and embedding institutional-grade oversight across Advisory, New Capital, and Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM).Tasks
The most important tasks include:- Strategic Leadership and Framework Conditions: Definition and Responsibility for the Investment Risk and Analysis Framework for Advisory Services
- Ownership of Portfolio Risk Measurement for Advisory: Overseeing product and portfolio risk measurement, including product risk classification and risk controls
- Risk-Based Culture and Franchise Leadership: Driving Cultural Change on the Front Lines by Positioning Risk Management as a Core Competency
- CIO Investment Framework: Contributing to the development of the bank’s long-term investment strategy by participating in the quantitative process and providing valuable input on asset allocation strategies
- Innovation and Automation: Actively Seeking New Ideas to Improve Transparency and Efficiency
Requirements
The requirements for this position include:- Education: Master's degree in Banking and Finance
- Certification: CFA Level III, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and technical excellence
- Experience: At least 8–10 years of experience within the bank, with a proven track record of delivering analytical and project-based results in senior investment areas
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Excel, Python, Bloomberg, and Power BI, as well as experience with risk engines such as Aldante
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of investment products, risk management strategies, and cross-asset correlations
We offer
We provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Our values include:- Responsibility: Taking responsibility for tasks and challenges, and continuous improvement
- Hands-on: Proactive delivery of high-quality results
- Passion: Commitment and pursuit of excellence
- Solution-oriented: Focus on customer results and fair treatment of customers with a risk-aware attitude
- Partnership-oriented: Promoting cooperation and teamwork with an entrepreneurial spirit
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