Your team

Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units and include the Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax departments.

You will join the Group Operational Risk Management team, where you will be involved in monitoring the Pictet Group’s risks.

Your role

•    Contributing to the developement of a coherent and smart framework (proactive, uniform and integrated) for managing risks within the Group, including requirements for a sound internal control system.
•    Overseeing the adequate and effective implementation of the framework across the Group.
•    Supporting the implementation of a strong first line of defence through risk awareness and challenging of risk management and internal control practices (e.g. RCSA, risk events, issues and actions management).
•    Undertaking ad hoc thematic reviews or special investigations whenever appropriate or requested. The role will more particularly be involved in the control testing activities.
•    Providing Group management and the governing bodies with information on the risks facing the Group and on mitigating action.
•    Compiling risk maps, risk profiling and risk appetite statements for the Pictet Group.
•    Identifying trends and emerging risks to which the Group might be exposed.
•    Holding regular exchanges with the risk managers of the business lines.
•    Having in-depth knowledge of the different business models employed by the business lines.
•    Supporting risk management digital and data analytics initiatives.
•    Coordinating risk management activities proactively with overseas risk management teams.

Your profile

•    University degree in Finance or a qualification deemed equivalent. Postgraduate diploma or certification (e.g. FRM).
•    At least 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role with a strong external audit background or a role in banking operations.
•    Excellent writing skills, both in English and French. 
•    The successful candidate must be resident in Switzerland.

As the successful applicant you should be methodical, thorough in your approach to your work and able to show initiative. You will possess very strong analytical skills together with sound technical and interpersonal skills as well as being able to show diplomacy when required. You will also have no difficulty in working on your own in addition to being adaptable and able to reach set targets.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.