Group Risk Assurance Controls Manager Job Geneva area,Switzerland,Finance & Banking

Position: Group Risk Assurance Controls Manager (80–100%)

A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager, with a strong focus on sustainable investing. An innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients, our independently owned Firm is one of the best-capitalised banking groups in the world, managing close to CHF 300 billion and operating from over 25 offices across 4 continents.

With a history spanning over 230 years,
Lombard Odier is an investment house providing a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management, wealth services and custody. We also offer asset management services and investment strategies through Lombard Odier Investment Managers and provide advanced banking technology to other financial institutions.

“Rethink Everything” is our philosophy – it is at the heart of everything we do. We have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients.

Group Risk Assurance Controls Manager (80–100%)

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and strategic Risk Assurance Controls Manager to join the Operational Risk Management department in Switzerland. This role sits within the second line of defense and carries full ownership of the Group’s risk assurance and control testing framework, including the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of assurance plans.

The successful candidate will lead and develop control testing activities across the organization, provide independent oversight over first line risk and control frameworks, and deliver high-impact insights to senior management and governance bodies. The role includes direct line management responsibility and requires a strong ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

YOUR ROLE

Leadership & Ownership

Own, design, and continuously enhance the Group-wide risk assurance control testing framework and annual assurance plan

Lead and develop a small team (1 FTE), providing coaching, priority setting, and performance oversight

Act as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for control assurance topics across the organization

Drive consistency, quality, and efficiency in control testing methodologies and outputs

Control Testing Strategy & Execution

Define, implement, and execute a risk-based control testing strategy aligned with regulatory expectations and internal priorities

Oversee and perform periodic and ad-hoc control testing across business units and processes

Ensure comprehensive coverage of key risks and controls, with a forward-looking and thematic approach

Challenge the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying systemic weaknesses and emerging risks

Ensure high-quality documentation of testing procedures, results, and conclusions

Second Line of Defense Oversight

Provide independent oversight and challenge of first line risk management and control frameworks

Assess the adequacy of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and other first line control activities

Engage with senior stakeholders to provide expert opinions on control effectiveness and risk exposure

Collaborate with Internal Audit and other assurance functions to ensure alignment and avoid duplication

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Deliver clear, concise, and impactful reporting to senior management, risk committees, and governing bodies

Escalate key issues, trends, and systemic control weaknesses in a timely manner

Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment and mitigate risks

Act as a trusted advisor to business and control functions on control design and assurance matters

Issue Management & Follow-up

Oversee the tracking and validation of remediation actions for identified control deficiencies

Ensure timely closure of issues and appropriate root cause analysis

Monitor recurring themes and drive improvements at a structural level

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

Drive the evolution of the risk assurance framework, methodologies, and toolsets, leveraging data-driven approaches where possible

Stay up to date with evolving regulation (e.g., FINMA, Basel guidelines) and industry best practices

Promote a strong risk…