Group Head of Credit Administration and Control - UBP

Group Head of Credit Administration and Control

Description

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is one of the largest family-owned private banks in the world. But what makes UBP really unique is its corporate culture, which combines modernity and tradition. Although UBP was founded in 1969, its origins can be traced back to the 17th century and the start of a long line of financiers and diplomats of whom Edgar de Picciotto and his descendants are the successors. Today, the Bank's staff draw their inspiration and drive from the founding family's subtle blend of strong moral values and pragmatism, which to this day remain the key to UBP’s success. The Bank’s entire operations are managed by COO Division and are headed up by the Chief Operating Officer. It strives to provide both in-house and external clients with a first-rate service to ensure our business operates efficiently and at the best possible cost. The COO division comprises Operations, Finance, Information Management, Human Resources and Logistics. COO employees are committed to providing, with professionalism and enthusiasm, an efficient, proactive, high-quality service that meets the needs of clients within the context of the Bank’s overall strategy.

Mission

Management and oversight of the “Credit Administration and Control” team activities. Actively contribute to the maintenance and improvement of a robust client credit risk management framework. Be a member of the UBP Group Credit Committee.

Challenges

Ability to manage a local team, liaise with the credit control activity at group level and coordinate the credit risk activity.

Main responsibilities

Management of a team of 15 people with global presence (Geneva, Zurich, Monaco, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong-Kong)

Monitoring of the “Documentary Credit” team activities

Monitoring of the Group client credit exposure, margin excess management

Preparation and participation to the weekly Group Credit Committee

Ad hoc analyses on the credit book and credit policy adjustment proposals

Economic watch to anticipate emerging trends and risks for our credit book

Stress testing and reporting

Education

Education:

Master Degree

IT Tools:

• IT advanced capacities is a plus (Access, macros…)

Experience

Years of experience:

7-10 : senior

Experience required:

At least 5 years of experience managing an international team

At least 7-10 years of experience in a control department (Credit, Risk Management, Audit…)

Good understanding of credit and financial products (especially derivatives and associated risks)

Good understanding of the overall banking environment (transversal view of the different bank processes, knowledge on capital adequacy and large exposure regulations)

Experience in private banking:

Mandatory

Language

English:

Fluent

French:

Fluent

Personal skills

Swiss resident:

Mandatory

Open mind and team orientation

• Be open to other’s ideas.
• Balance personal & team interests.
• Express opinion and criticism in a constructive way

Anticipation, forward looking and innovation

• Ability to analyze current situation (micro and macro) and anticipate potential future impact on the bank credit book.
• Ability to innovate and challenge status-quo to improve the existing control framework and systems.
• Ability to propose and defend corrective measures if required.
• Risk-based mindset.

Professional business culture

• Think in ‘Problem-Action-Results’ terms.
• Walk the extra mile.
• Be proactive and driven

Quality, internal & external regulations

• Consistently comply with internal & external regulations.
• Seek opportunities to improve quality in all features of the work environment
• Show strong client service ethic.
• Build lasting client relationships.