Head Risk Monitoring and Reporting

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. 
It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms.

Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. 
By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment.

We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

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Job Description

As Head Risk Monitoring & Reporting you will oversee credit and market risk assessment and monitoring, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing strategies to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with FINMA regulations in terms of credit and market risks, including capital adequacy requirements.
  • Ensure alignment of risk policies
• Risk assessment
  • Perform risk assessments integrating geopolitical, market, and operational risks.
  • Deliver regular reports to senior management and the board on risk exposures, compliance gaps, and capital adequacy metrics, emphasizing early warning signals of potential risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Trading and ALM &Treasury departments to calibrate risk appetite in line with strategic objectives.
  • Partner with ALM &Treasury and Finance departments to optimize risk-weighted assets and validate regulatory reporting accuracy under FINMA’s supervisory frameworks.
• Strategic Leadership
  • Design risk mitigation strategies that balance profitability with sustainable business models, particularly in volatile markets.
  • Oversee remediation plans for non-compliance or control weaknesses identified during audits or internal reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years track record in risk management within the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss banking regulations and risk management practices (Basel III, FINMA regulatory frameworks…).
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments (derivatives, bonds, equities, structured products…)
• Awareness of market dynamics and macroeconomic factors influencing financial markets.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to challenge and upgrade risk management frameworks and strategies.
• Effective communication of complex risk concepts to stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, results-oriented, adept at planning and organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams

Additional Information

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