Risk Management Specialist - Investment Fund Business

We are representing a Global TopTier Banking Group specialized in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients and operating across 27 locations worldwide with a prominent presence in Switzerland.

With their entrepreneurial and international environment they have a sound commitment to sustainability and value their employees ensuring professional and human development.

To sustain their growth they are currently hiring a Risk Management Specialist in Basel that will be managing and controlling risks and regulatory requirements at the level of the fund management company and at the Swiss Fund level. His work will be functional to the integration of the risk management perspective in the decisionmaking process.

Tasks

Accountabilities

• Maintenance and improvement of the existing risk & control framework of the fund management company (including ICS RCSA OpRisk and BCM aspects);
• Monitoring and controlling of risk profiles and regulatory requirements on fund management company level and on the level of Swiss investment funds as a second line of defense;
• Supervision and oversight on outsourcing framework;
• Input and preparation of regular and adhoc risk reports (e.g. FX liquidity market credit and operational risks) for the Head Risk Management & Controls and various committees and boards;
• Coordination and other ad hoc tasks (E.g. related to PRIIP KID production process);
• Support or lead internal projects process management and/or fund product activities;
• Carry out adhoc reviews and participate in risk management and fund related activities.

Requirements

Profile

• 3 years of qualifying professional experience in risk management in the financial industry ideally in asset management or investment funds;
• University degree in business administration economics or equivalent;
• CFA FRM or equivalent qualification in risk management is an advantage;
• Analytical skills and business acumen;
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibility;
• Team player;
• Pragmatic problem solver;
• Relationship management skills internally and externally;
• Fluent in English and German. French is an advantage.

Benefits

The Bank provides with a very competitive package including an interesting bonus.

If you match the requirements above and are ready to step up in your career do not hesitate to apply now!