Risk Officer (80-100%)

Tasks

• Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer to further develop Sygnum's risk management framework
• Implementation of existing and new risk methods, processes, and tools
• Support in establishing a highly cooperative and proactive risk function that is capable of mastering the increasingly complex business and regulatory environment, particularly with regard to operational risks
• Management of the process for reporting and documenting operational risk events
• Conducting annual (RCSA) and ad hoc risk assessments, particularly with regard to new technologies, services, and products
• Support in defining and annually updating the risk profile and KR1 definition
• Conducting tests to verify the design and operational effectiveness of key controls and making recommendations
• Conducting risk analyses and preparing financial and non-financial risk reports for various governance bodies
• Support in promoting a corporate culture of confident and informed risk management and strong risk governance through training and communication

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of banking processes from start to finish, at least 5-10 years of experience in banking, risk management (financial or non-financial risk)
• Experience in implementing non-financial risk processes or strong interest in doing so
• Interest in or knowledge of cryptocurrencies/blockchain/cryptography
• Self-motivated personality with a positive can-do attitude
• Goal-oriented, able to provide hands-on and practical solutions
• Strong communication skills, written and spoken in English and preferably in German

Nice to have

• Experience in market/credit or investment risk management
• Training in risk management and/or auditing (CIA, CRMA, FRM, etc.)
• Experience/knowledge in programming and databases
• Knowledge of the Swiss regulatory framework and the expectations of various stakeholders (regulatory authorities, external auditors, etc.)

We offer

• Attractive combination of market salary and entrepreneurial incentive system
• Flexible/Remote Work Policy
• Professional development through mentoring and buddy programs
• One month of fully paid sabbatical after five years of continuous employment