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Head of Operational Risk

The position of Head of Operational Risk is responsible for the management and further development of the Operational Risk division at a bank in Zurich. The main tasks include the establishment and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework, the identification and assessment of operational risks and the management of a team of approx. 20 employees.

Job description

Your tasks - design more

  • Responsibility for the management and further development of the Operational Risk division as "second Head of Operational Risk"
  • Personal, professional and strategic management of an organizational unit with approx. 20 employees
  • Assessment, management and monitoring of the operational risk profile, operational resilience and preparation for the effective design of the risk management framework, including operational risk event reporting and remediation
  • Responsibility for embedding the operational risk framework across the business and contributing to the organization's risk and control culture through training and raising awareness of the importance of risk management
  • Ensuring the successful completion of OpRisk projects and smooth cooperation with various stakeholders (Legal & Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management/ICS units)
  • Supporting the Chief Risk Officer in setting corporate and efficiency-oriented targets

Your profile - bring more

  • You have a university degree in a STEM subject, economics, finance (university, ETH) - specific risk certificates and a CFA degree are a plus
  • You have proven and long-standing professional experience in the management of an operational risk function in the financial sector and are able to demonstrate this persuasiveness and assertiveness
  • You have in-depth knowledge of local regulatory requirements, industry peers and best practices in the areas of operational risk management/ICS incl. IT and cyber risks, international experience is a plus
  • You have proven experience in leading specialist teams and are able to motivate your employees and lead them to peak performance
  • You are characterized by strong analytical skills and, thanks to your familiarity with the processes of a universal bank and experience in the application of risk management frameworks, you are able to quickly grasp complex issues, identify problems and identify solutions
  • You have excellent communication skills and can present complex topics in an understandable, target group-oriented and convincing manner and motivate stakeholders to actively cooperate with you
  • You are a strong, resilient, proactive and independent personality
  • You are fluent in written and spoken German and English

Our offer - get more

  • Motivated, self-organized and motivated team that is looking forward to meeting you
  • A range of tasks that gives you the chance to gain an initial insight into the bank
  • Diverse opportunities to develop personally and professionally
  • Modern workplace in district 5 with very good transport links (Hardbrücke station)
  • Collegial and respectful cooperation at eye level with the opportunity to actively participate in shaping the company
  • Attractive overall package that offers many benefits and perks in addition to an attractive basic salary and variable remuneration

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