Risk Manager

Present in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich with around 150 employees, Cité Gestion, founded in 2009, is a private bank with multi‑custodian capabilities dedicated to managing private wealth for Swiss and International clients. We act as an independent entity in alliance with EFG International, a private banking group present in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Our employees work in demanding roles within a constantly evolving environment. We therefore place great emphasis to offering them stimulating working conditions and benefits.

To strengthen the Risk Management team, we are seeking a:

Participate in managing operational and market risks within a private wealth management bank and contribute to fostering a pragmatic and effective risk culture. You will work within a team of specialists and handle the following tasks:

• Regulatory watch and impact analysis of regulatory developments in the context of risk management;
• Independent controls of investment risks such as suitability and appropriateness; analyze portfolios by identifying concentrations and deviations from risk profiles; perform risk due diligence on specific products; monitor investment constraints for client portfolios and financial products (UCITS funds, certificates, life insurance, etc.);
• Independent controls of operational risks (IT security, transfers, fraud, etc.);
• Management of direct financial risks such as balance sheet management risks (Treasury & ALM – liquidity and interest rates), credit risks arising from Lombard loans, guarantees, and the use of derivatives and margin‑call products;
• Support and backup for the Head of Risk in preparing risk management reports, dashboards, and audits;
• Training and awareness for first‑line control staff and promotion of a strong risk culture;

• At least 7 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas;
• Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; experience in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus;
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking;
• Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
• Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach;
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication;
• Fluency in French and English;
  German would be an asset;
• Residence in Switzerland.

Permanent

Geneva but could be also Lausanne or Zurich

As soon as possible

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Please send your application (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to Christian Zeller at Écrire un email.