Risk Management Officer (Ref. 2199)

About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group. 

Your role

As a Risk Management Officer in Basel you will be contributing to maintain and constantly improve an already solid risk framework. This includes the management and control of risks and regulatory requirements of the fund management company as well as its Swiss funds. Integrating risk aspects into decision making plays an important role, e.g. with regard to the selection and maintenance of strong relationships with business partners. Strong project- and process management skills are a plus.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the already solid risk & control framework of J. Safra Sarasin Investmentfonds Ltd. (including ICS, RCSA, OpRisk and BCM aspects)
• Control and monitor risk profiles and regulatory requirements on fund management company level and on Swiss investment funds level as a second line of defence
• Provision of inputs / preparation of regular and ad-hoc risk reports (e.g. FX, liquidity-, market-, credit- and operational risks) for the Head Risk Management & Controls and various committees and boards
• Supervision and oversight on outsourcing framework
• 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 initiatives
• Carry out ad-hoc reviews and participate in risk management and fund related initiatives

Your profile

• Higher education such as FH/university degree in business administration, economics or equivalent. CFA, FRM or equivalent financial degree or trainings in risk management are a plus
• At least three years of working experience in the field of risk management in the financial industry, preferably in asset management or investment funds
• Strong analytical skills and mind set with the ability to work thoroughly, flexible and independently
• Team player willing to take full ownership of his/her tasks and area of responsibility
• Solution oriented with a pragmatic approach and readiness to work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to take clear decisions
• Very good communication skills and fluent in English and German. French is an add on.

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