Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investor advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.Function/PositionExperienced Risk OfficerLocationGenevaFunction/Position objectivesAn expanding privately owned banking group, specialized in private banking and asset management, is currently looking for an experienced risk officer (m/f) for its location in Geneva.Responsibilities
Developing and performing client risk analysis;
Maintaining an adequate risk management framework;
Analyzing changes or new applicable laws, regulations and circulars and assessing their impacts for the Group;
Coordinating and preparing risk reporting for committees at Senior Management and Board levels;
Carry out ad-hoc projects.
Profiles
Master degree in economics/finance or equivalent
One previous experience of at least 4 years in a similar position in the banking industry or in audit (bank specialized)
Very good knowledge of bank governance and regulations
Proven experience in banking risks
Good command of Microsoft Office suite and Bloomberg/Reuters
Very good command of French and English (spoken and written)."
Ability to communicate, liaise and work with other departments or teams in other locations
