Senior Change Lead - WM First Line of Defense

ph3Mission /h3 /brpUBP has been working on a program to further enhance its Compliance and Risk framework, which is also leading to significant change in the first line of defense in Wealth Management – Business Risk Management, Periodic Client Reviews, and Business Monitoring. /p /brpAs part of this effort, the position holder is responsible for coordinating and delivering cross-functional change initiatives at the first line of defense (1.5LOD) within Wealth Management (WM), jointly with the second line of defense (2LOD = Risk Compliance) and WM stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to shape change within an agile organization that encourages employee initiative. /p /brpThe role oversees execution of projects, represents 1.5LOD in programs, manages the operational interface with 2LOD, and ensures timely, high‑quality reporting and data provisioning to management and governance forums. /p /brh3Main responsibilities /h3 /brpbDrive WM projects across the first line of defense: /b /p /brul /brliPlan and execute initiatives of 1.5LOD (e.g., enhancement of account opening process), defining scope, milestones, and stakeholder engagement. /li /brliCoordinate change management activities (e.g., targeted trainings, communications, procedure updates) to implement new processes and controls. /li /brliAct as the central point of contact for user feedback during implementation; channel insights into backlog/prioritization. /li /brliCoordinate incident resolution end to end with contributing teams, ensuring root cause analysis and action plan tracking. /li /brliClosely work with the Head of Business Risk Management and the Head of Periodic Client Reviews, delivering support as required /li /br /ul /brpbSupport projects initiated by second line of defense: /b /p /brul /brliRepresent WM in project committees for initiatives for AML and controls-related topics. /li /brliDeliver and/or coordinate all WM deliverables and commitments, ensuring traceability and quality. /li /brliLead specific project streams on behalf of WM (e.g., rollout of an incident management system), aligning timelines, resources, and acceptance criteria. /li /br /ul /brpbManage coordination between Risk Compliance and WM control functions: /b /p /brul /brliServe as the primary entry point for all 1.5LOD requests; own the intake, triage, and delivery of requests. /li /brliManage day to day coordination with 2LOD, aligning expectations, timelines, and governance for deliverables. /li /br /ul /brpbProvide reporting and answer data requests of stakeholders: /b /p /brul /brliCoordinate with responsible SMEs to provide accurate, timely data for committees (e.g., Conduct Culture Committee), regulatory reporting (e.g., FINMA), internal and external audit queries, and WM management requests. /li /brliPerform sanity checks and quality assurance on submissions; ensure proper evidencing and auditability. /li /brliDrive the evolution and optimization of existing reporting requirements and tooling in partnership with teams that provide standardized reporting. /li /br /ul /brh3Your Profile /h3 /brul /brliMinimum 10 years of experience in business risk management and/or Compliance within Wealth Management/Private Banking. /li /brliProven experience leading cross functional projects at the 1.5LOD/2LOD interface with Risk and Compliance, including process and control changes. /li /brliStrong understanding of non-financial risk management frameworks, incident management, and regulatory expectations relevant to WM. /li /brliExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence without formal authority. /li /brliDemonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and deliver to governance and regulatory deadlines. /li /brliStrong analytical skills with attention to detail for data validation, reporting, and documentation. /li /brliFluent in French and English (written and spoken); any additional language is an asset. /li /br /ul /brh3Others /h3 /brul /brliSwiss Residence mandatory /li /br /ul /brh3Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr