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Risk Manager
The Risk Manager at Banque Cantonale de Fribourg will be responsible for risk control and management, overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of risks at the bank level. The position requires a strong interest in risk management, internal controls, and Swiss banking regulations, as well as strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
About this position
Joining FKB means becoming part of a team that offers 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.What can you expect?
- Collaboration in the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks at the bank level
- Calculation of key risk indicators (KRIs) and monitoring of their trends
- Assisting in the creation of dashboards and reports for senior management and the board of directors
- Support in maintaining internal policies and procedures related to risk management and the internal control system
- Active participation in maintaining and improving an appropriate internal control system (ICS)
- Review of 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 fostering a culture of risk management and internal controls among employees
What do you bring with you?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field, with 3–5 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong interest in risk management, internal controls, and Swiss banking regulation (FINMA, Basel Framework, SBA, etc.)
- A solid 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 developments in banking, finance, and regulation
- Ability to work independently, teamwork skills, and flexibility
- Proficiency in German and fluency in French
We offer you
- A supportive and stimulating work environment; your contributions make a difference, with quick decision-making processes
- An employer that doesn't just use the terms "solidarity," "sustainability," and "local engagement" as buzzwords, but actually lives by them
- Competitive compensation and above-average benefits
- Preferential terms for our banking services and much more
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