Business Risk Management Officer (100%)

Role Overview:

The BRMO is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework at Syntes. This role reports directly to the CEO and serves as the primary point of contact for business risk issues with all internal and external stakeholders, without having direct management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

The BRMO will take ownership of existing framework elements and be responsible for developing and implementing a risk management framework that encompasses the following key activities: identifying potential internal and external threats to the organization (Risk Identification), evaluating the likelihood and impact of identified risks (Risk Assessment), developing and implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks (Risk Mitigation), and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of risk-related information to senior management and stakeholders (Reporting and Enhancement).

In particular, the role will require the following activities:

• Risk Assessment and Identification: Conduct an initial assessment of theorganization’s current risk landscape, identifying existing and emerging risks, both internal and external, to establish a baseline for the risk management framework.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Draft and maintain the firm’s policies andrelated procedures to support the risk management framework.
• Risk Register Maintenance: Collaborate with team members and stakeholders tomaintain the firm’s risk registers and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls: Maintain, review and update the internal controls to identify andmanage new or existing risks.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to promote a risk-aware culture throughout the organization. This includes educating staff on risk management practices, the importance of adherence to internal policies and controls, and fostering awareness of emerging risks.
• Business Continuity: Develop, test, and maintain the business continuity plan andpromote awareness of business continuity best practices, protocols, and procedures.
• Incident and Crisis Management: Support the prevention, identification, and handling of incidents, and conduct root cause analysis. Supports in developing a robust crisis management plan.
• Communication: Maintain frequent communication with senior management, ensuring that all key risks are understood and that mitigation strategies are implemented effectively.

Functional Areas of Focus:

• Payments
• Accounting
• Investment Administration
• Compliance
• Technologies
• Directors and Senior Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or similar with relevant certifications
• Professional fluency in English and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business risk management control procedures and compliance matters
• Strong experience with industry standards
• Ability to work efficiently, diligently and independently in an international environment as a trustworthy and consistently reliable team player
• Natural focus on accuracy, detail, and quality with sound judgement and integrity
• A can-do positive mindset, resilient, flexible and willing to support team objectives roven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response

The ideal candidate will be able to commute to Syntes’ office in Vaduz every day of the week.

Syntes offers an excellent compensation package and will suit motivated professionals driven to optimize processes and deliver high-quality work. If you feel you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to Mr. Markus Truschner with "Business Risk Management Officer" in the subject line.