Risk Manager

About this position

Joining us means becoming part of a team that provides tailored solutions to drive the local economy forward. The Risk Manager will help manage risks, particularly by monitoring, analyzing, and controlling the bank’s risks.

Tasks

- Assisting in the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks at the bank level - Calculating key risk indicators (KRIs) and monitoring their development - Assisting in the preparation of dashboards and reports for senior management and the Board of Directors - Supporting the maintenance of internal policies and procedures related to risk management and the internal control system - Actively contributing to the maintenance and improvement of an adequate internal control system (ICS) - Reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of first-line controls as part of the second line of defense - Collaborating with front-, middle-, and back-office teams and promoting a risk and control culture among employees

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in a similar environment - Strong interest in risk management, internal controls, and Swiss banking regulations (FINMA, Basel Framework, SBA, etc.) - Good understanding of financial statements and banking processes - Analytical skills & Excel proficiency (pivot tables, Power Query); SQL/Power BI/Tableau a plus; VBA/Python/R a plus - Attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical thinking, strong communication and persuasion skills, and excellent written communication skills - Curiosity, a willingness to learn, and an interest in numbers as well as banking, financial, and regulatory developments - Ability to work independently, teamwork skills, and flexibility - Good German skills and excellent French skills

We offer you

- A friendly and pleasant work environment; your contributions make a difference, with quick decision-making processes - An employer that doesn’t just use terms like “solidarity,” “sustainability,” and “local presence” as buzzwords, but actually lives by them - Competitive compensation and above-average benefits - Preferential terms for our banking services and much more