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19/08/2026
| Schweiz, Genf, Geneva | |
Anstellungsart:Festanstellung | |
| Client: Our Client is a highly respected private banking and financial services institution with a long-standing heritage and an international presence. Providing personalised investment advisory and asset management solutions to private and institutional clients, the organisation combines the strength and stability of an established financial institution with an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture. With a strong focus on expertise, trust, and long-term relationships, our Client offers an environment where talented professionals are encouraged to take ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and make a meaningful contribution. Employees benefit from a dynamic, people-focused culture where professional excellence, commitment, and teamwork are truly valued. Position: Are you an experienced Operational Risk professional within banking, looking for your next career step in a role where you can further shape and strengthen a mature risk framework? Or perhaps you are currently working in Big 4 risk advisory or internal audit and looking to transition into a strategic in-house operational risk position within a leading financial institution? This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit 2nd line of defence team, where you will play a key role in enhancing operational risk governance, supporting regulatory alignment, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation. As a Senior Operational Risk Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring robust risk governance, supporting regulatory alignment, and strengthening operational resilience across the organisation. Your expertise will help drive effective risk management practices, challenge existing processes, and ensure consistency across the Group. Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: - Lead and further develop the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational risks - Oversee outsourcing and third-party risk management activities, ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation measures are in place - Support the ongoing alignment of the operational risk framework with Swiss regulatory requirements, including relevant FINMA expectations - Promote consistency of operational risk practices across the Group and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and locations - Provide risk insights, reporting, and recommendations to senior management to support informed decision-making - Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational risk processes, controls, and governance frameworks Profile: - University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline - Approximately 8–10 years of professional experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or related control functions within banking or financial services - Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, including RCSA methodologies and control environments - Experience working with Swiss banking regulations and FINMA requirements - Experience with outsourcing/third-party risk management and regulatory-driven risk initiatives would be an advantage - Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and influence across different levels of an organisation - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Proactive, "get things done" hands-on approach, comfortable working in a dynamic, lean and evolving environment - Fluent English required; strong French skills expected, with German considered an advantage - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Avaloq would be beneficial - Available to work full-time (no home office) - Eligible or already in possession of a Swiss passport or Swiss work permit #LI-SG1 |
04/08/2026
| Schweiz, Genf, Geneva - Finders SA | |
Anstellungsart:Festanstellung | |
| Description de l'entreprise Client: Our client is a long-established international private banking group with a strong entrepreneurial culture and a boutique approach to wealth management. Renowned for serving sophisticated international clients, the bank combines the stability of a well-capitalized institution with the agility of a lean and collaborative organization. With a strong presence in Switzerland and a client-centric philosophy, the bank delivers tailored wealth and financing solutions to entrepreneurs, families, and high-net-worth individuals across European markets. The environment promotes accountability, fast decision-making, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Description du poste Position: Our client is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial private banking professional to lead and further develop a European-focused team based in Geneva. This strategic front-office role combines leadership, relationship management, and business development within an international private banking environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the bank's presence among internationally active private clients, while cultivating a collaborative, high-performing, and client-centric culture within the team. Alongside team management responsibilities, the role requires the ability to bring and further develop a portable client portfolio, with a particular focus on clients requiring corporate banking, structured lending, and tailored financing solutions. Responsibilities: - Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across European markets - Develop new business opportunities through personal networks and strategic relationship building - Lead, mentor, and support a team of relationship managers and banking professionals - Drive team performance through clear objectives, coaching, and active collaboration - Deliver sophisticated advisory solutions across investment, lending, and wealth structuring topics - Ensure high standards of client service and long-term relationship management - Monitor risk parameters and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and client experience - Contribute actively to the strategic development and growth ambitions of the Swiss platform Why Apply: - Opportunity to join a respected international private banking institution with strong heritage and entrepreneurial spirit - Boutique environment with short decision-making lines and real autonomy - Strategic leadership role with visibility and impact - Dynamic and collaborative culture focused on innovation and client excellence - Access to sophisticated wealth management and financing capabilities - Long-term growth potential within a stable and expanding organization - Inclusive and people-oriented environment promoting diversity, development, and meritocracy Profil recherché Profile: - University degree or equivalent higher education qualification - Proven track record in private banking and relationship management within European markets - Leadership experience managing or mentoring front-office teams - Existing network of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients - Strong business development and client acquisition capabilities - A background in corporate banking is considered a strong asset - Solid understanding of investment products, lending and wealth management solutions - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong organizational abilities with a hands-on and entrepreneurial mind set - Familiarity with Avaloq is an advantage - Fluent English and French are required; additional European languages a plus - Applicants must already hold the right to work in Switzerland or possess a valid Swiss work permit - Committed to being based in the Geneva region |
04/08/2026
| Schweiz, Genf, Geneva - Finders SA | |
Anstellungsart:Festanstellung | |
| Description of the company Client: A well-established financial institution - Banking Category 5 FINMA. A small yet busy and highly successful office that has been established in Geneva for over 40 years. Our client provides traditional private banking services and is recognised as a highly respected global brand with strong ethics, values, and an excellent reputation within its field. Backed by a strong shareholder base and solid credit rating, the bank offers a stable and reputable platform combined with modern, state-of-the-art offices in central Geneva (Rive Gauche). This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution at C-suite-equivalent level within a dynamic and close-knit environment. Role & Responsibilities The Role: Within this banking environment, the Head of Finance role will lead a small team while remaining highly hands-on. This is effectively a CFO/COO/CRO-type position within a reputable FINMA-regulated institution, combining finance, operations, treasury, and risk oversight in one broad and varied remit. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of accounting, operational, treasury, and risk management processes, while supervising a team of four people in total, including operations and accounting staff. The team's primary focus is financial controlling, reporting, and accounting, with additional responsibility for treasury and risk management matters. Working very closely with the CEO, this executive position plays a central role in overseeing financial operations, compliance, back office activities, and risk management across the business. The role requires full-time presence in the Geneva office; remote working is not available. This is a genuinely unique opportunity within the Geneva banking market, offering a candidate from a banking background broader visibility, increased responsibility, and a greater diversity of tasks than would typically be found in a larger structure. The position offers real autonomy, close interaction with senior management, and long-term career potential within a stable and highly reputable institution. Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): - Supervise daily accounting, treasury, and back-office activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. - Monitor and manage operational, financial, and compliance risks, including asset management and investment-related matters. - Review monthly financial statements and ensure timely legal and FINMA reporting. - Implement, improve, and adapt internal procedures and controls, including follow-up on audit recommendations. - Support HR-related processes including payroll, social security, and insurance administration. - Participate in internal committees and coordinate ad hoc projects requested by senior management. - Prepare Board documentation and reporting in close coordination with the CEO. Why Join: - Opportunity to join a small, agile, and successful team with direct impact on operations and strategic decision-making. - Broad and visible role with genuine autonomy and exposure to senior management. - Entrepreneurial and pragmatic working environment with varied responsibilities. - Long-term opportunity within a stable, globally respected financial institution with an excellent reputation.Candidate Profile Profile: - 10+ years of experience within accounting, finance, and Swiss banking risk management, including FINMA reporting. - Previous experience as CFO, Head of Finance, or within a Big 4 environment auditing small Swiss banks. - Hands-on management style with experience supervising small teams and operational processes. - Previous exposure to Swiss Category 4 or 5 banks is a must. - Good understanding of compliance, operational risk, credit risk, and treasury management. - Fluent or mother-tongue French with fluent English. - Strong IT and systems skills. - Swiss resident preferred; cross-border commuters may also be considered. - Available for a permanent, full-time contract (no home office). |