Operational risk manager Jobs in Zürich

Deputy Head of Risk Control - Operational Risk Expert (m/f/d)
Dual mandate in the risk management field of an international bank group
Introduction
Our principal is an international universal bank group having its Head Office in Zurich. It covers a global network of subsidiaries and branches around the world. The bank is providing sophisticated banking services across Private Banking, Commercial Banking as well as Trade Finance. The related risks are managed by a team of top professionals working within a matrix set-up. In connection with the strengthening of the risk franchise in Zurich, we are mandated on an exclusive basis to identify a seasoned
Deputy Head of Risk Control - Operational Risk Expert (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities
In this challenging global senior position, you will be given a dual mandate. While you deputize the Head of Risk Control for Switzerland and DIFC branches, you assume direct responsibility for managing the operational risks in Switzerland. As second-in- command of the local Risk Control unit, you support the strategic development of the overall group risk function, including cross-risk alignment, and represent your superior in internal committees, governance forums, and regulatory interactions. As a subject expert for operational risk management, you maintain and enhance the local Operational Risk Management Framework in coherence with FINMA requirements and internal policies. The identification, assessment and monitoring of operational risks are crucial to secure business continuity and operation resilience at Head Office. You will be working closely with group functions (Risk, Compliance, IT, Operations) to ensure a holistic view of risks.
Your identity
The complexity of this dual mandate requires an experienced (10 years+) and well-educated Risk Manager, with a basic understanding of all risk categories and specialization on operational risk management within a global bank. You have earned a university degree in Finance, Economics or Risk Management, enlarged by specific designations such as FRM or PRM. You are deeply familiar with operational risk frameworks (RCSA, KRI etc.) within the Swiss regulatory environment but have also been exposed to multi-jurisdictional and/or group level systems. You have excellent communication and influencing skills with senior management, regulators, and cross-functional teams. You are used to manage dual reporting lines and conflicting priorities in a matrix organisation and perform efficiently under pressure such as crisis or disruption situations.
Your prospects
You are eager to join the Swiss Head Office of a large international financial group in the risk management field? You would like to assume broad responsibilities across the entire risk spectrum of a global bank, with a special focus on operational risk excellence? Do you seek the blend of Swiss and international banking, working in a truly international business environment? You are thrilled to accept a dual mission as local Deputy Head of Risk Control and Operational Risk Manager of the Swiss entity? You are eager to leverage your special expertise in operational risk management, but in parallel as deputy to expand your competence and experience in other risk fields. You love the international dimension of this senior role, and the possibility to learn from the best. Seize this unique opportunity by applying for this challenging role.
If you can identify yourself with the requirements of this challenging position, we kindly ask you to send us your application and CV indicating the reference 3126732. For further information please contact .
Contact
oprandi & partner ag, executive search, Steinstrasse 21, CH-8003 Zürich
Phone +41 79 435 89 03, Write an email,
oprandi & partner is an international group with numerous branches in Europe and the UAE / Dubai
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