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 investment 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.DivisionCorporate Center & LogisticsFunction/PositionBusiness DevelopmentLocationZurichFunction/Position objectivesYou are part of the Regulatory Solutions team and in this function understand the impact of current and future regulations on the Bank, especially in the area of investor protection with a focus on Crossborder in Switzerland and Europe but also other global regions of the bank. Act as service provider to the front units, support the project teams to prepare and implement respective projects, initiatives and measures, maintain and further develop an efficient control framework, and create awareness across the organization via dedicated initiatives and trainings. In this function you work closely with various functions and specialists within and outside the Bank. The role will involve high business exposure.Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for Crossborder related tasks including handling of daily business requests from front staff as well as ongoing monitoring, resolution and reporting of issues
Perform regular Crossborder controls; identify relevant risks and introduce new or refined controls and procedures; define and roll-out appropriate initiatives and training measures
Work closely together with Compliance and support internal and external audit requests related to Crossborder
Establish an effective working relationship and ensure on-going and close interaction with Bank's front units/ relationship managers to raise awareness for Crossborder rules
Develop and strengthen the Bank's Crossborder framework and identify areas for improvement regarding processes, procedures, tools, controls and reporting
Support the roll-out of the Bank's Crossborder initiatives, principles and standards to further entities in Switzerland and international locations
Prepare analyses, assessments, reports and presentations for senior management; Assume responsibility for selected topics regarding the Suitability Competency of the bank
Profiles
University degree or diploma, preferably in law, business or economics (or equivalent education), however not mandatory
2-3 years of hands-on professional experience in Crossborder related fields (such as Compliance, Risk Management etc.) preferably in banking or insurance
High interest for the legal and regulatory environment and relevant developments in the banking industry with a focus on Crossborder regulation
Strong conceptual, analytical and judgement skills (quantitative/ business analysis and solution design experience a plus); Ability to prioritize, organize your own work and good interpersonal skills are essential
Commitment to high quality delivery with focus on pragmatic and business-centric solutions
High motivation, flexibility to work in a challenging and dynamic environment and willingness to contribute in a team culture
Excellent writing skills in English and German, good communication and presentation skills
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