Operational Risk Manager (Temporary)

For our client, an established independent Swiss private bank in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced Operational Risk Manager to join the organisation on a temporary basis with an immediate start. This is a hands-on role within the bank's risk function, combining operational risk management, internal controls, governance, audit coordination, and regulatory change. The position offers a high degree of responsibility and autonomy in a professional and collaborative environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the bank's overall operational risk management framework
• Maintain and further strengthen the internal control framework, ensuring effective implementation across the organisation
• Design, implement and operate risk management controls and ensure their effective execution
• Maintain and further develop the bank's internal control management tool
• Monitor key risk indicators and operational risk exposures, and prepare regular risk and control reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors
• Coordinate requests and activities relating to both internal and external audits
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit measures and follow up on outstanding findings
• Maintain the bank's internal policies, directives, and governance framework, ensuring that documentation remains current and aligned with applicable requirements
• Coordinate and manage operational risk incidents and events, including appropriate assessment, documentation, root-cause analysis, and follow-up
• Maintain and analyse operational risk event and loss data, and identify trends and areas requiring further attention
• Conduct regular risk assessments, identify relevant exposures, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
• Contribute to projects relating to regulatory developments, new requirements, and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management and control processes

Your Profile

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management or Compliance within a banking environment
• Strong knowledge of operational risk and control frameworks, including risk taxonomies, risk assessments, risk indicators, and risk reporting
• Proven experience working with internal and external audits, including the coordination and follow-up of audit activities
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, with the ability to assess complex topics and translate findings into clear and actionable recommendations
• Structured, precise, and efficient working style combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
• Resilient personality with a proactive can-do attitude and a high degree of ownership
• Excellent organisational and operational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to different stakeholder groups
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage

What You Can Expect

• An immediate-start temporary assignment within an established and independent Swiss private bank
• A responsible and varied role with a high degree of autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders
• A professional, collaborative, and respectful working environment
• Short decision-making processes and a pragmatic corporate culture
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the further development of the bank's risk and control environment
• A central workplace in Zurich