Risk Officer

Job Description

For our Lugano office, we are seeking a Risk Officer with experience in the field of risk management. You will be part of the Bank’s Risk Office team, contributing to the management, monitoring, and reporting of all other major risks facing the bank. Your area of responsibility includes ICT, cyber, and BCM risks. You will be part of the Bank’s Risk Office team, contributing to various functions within the Bank and the Group, and supporting risk identification, mitigation, and the continuous improvement of the risk management system. In particular, you will assist the risk manager and the Risk Officer, supporting the identification of risks, their mitigation, and the continuous improvement of the risk management system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of internal risk management policies, guidelines, and procedures;
• Manage risk monitoring tools and the implementation of new solutions in the area of risk management;
• Participate in process improvement projects and the development of new solutions in the field of risk management;
• Support the management and development of the software applications used to monitor internal risks;
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports on the Bank's risk profile and on the performance of processes and controls;
• Prepare and review risk reports on a frequent basis, ensuring comprehensive coverage of products, processes, systems, projects, and outsourced activities;
• Promote a risk culture within the Bank through awareness-raising and training activities aimed at first-line functions;
• Collaborate on defining and monitoring risk indicators (risk appetite and reference limits);

Key Requirements for the Position

• A college degree in economics or a related field;
• Specialized training in risk management or a willingness to pursue such training (Financial Services);
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in risk management, preferably gained in the banking/financial sector;
• Excellent knowledge of Swiss banking regulations (FINMA) and key European regulatory issues;
• A solid understanding of the Swiss regulatory framework (FINMA) and key European regulatory issues;
• Strong analytical skills, an aptitude for synthesizing information, and the ability to transform complex data into deliverables;
• Analytical and reporting skills (e.g., dashboards, KPIs) designed to support decision-making and audits;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills based on a good knowledge of Italian (C1/C2 level) and fluent English; knowledge of other languages is a plus;

Additional Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the main banking regulations (FINMA, IFI, BIA, and other relevant regulations);
• In-depth knowledge of the main types of operational risk;
• Experience in IT and cyber risk management;
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with various departments;
• Knowledge of business banking processes;
• Excellent proficiency with key IT tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL);
• Analytical, reporting, and communication skills;
• Operational and Work Autonomy.