Business Controls Specialist

About the job

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities.

Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Business Controls Specialist who is eager to learn and enjoys taking responsibility.

What you'll do

Perform daily and periodic monitoring controls as part of the First Line of Defense, including review and investigation of alerts

Liaise with Sales and other stakeholders to clarify alerts or transactions

Implement appropriate remediation actions for individual cases in line with established procedures, ensuring timely and accurate resolution

Support the implementation and testing of new or enhanced controls, including preparation of control procedures, execution of pilot testing, and documentation of control steps

Maintain accurate records of control execution and remediation actions, supporting tracking, reporting, and evidence requirements

Focus on case-level control execution, supporting the Head in trend analysis and framework improvements

Escalate issues that indicate recurring patterns or higher risks to the Head of Business Controls

Provide support to the Head of Business Controls in preparing materials and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders such as Risk and Compliance, and act as a back-up where required

What you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or similar

3–5 years of professional experience in financial services industry; preferably in Compliance, process management or operational risk management or internal audit

Basic knowledge of the structured products market

Familiarity with risk management frameworks and operational control concepts

Fluent in English and German

NICE TO HAVE

Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively liaise with business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve risk management practices

Project management, organizational, and reporting skills

Willingness to develop expertise in Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) systems

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive approach to identifying issues and supporting process improvements

Experience preparing or delivering presentations to senior stakeholders

Why you'll love to work here

Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company

Learn about the universe of structured products

Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know-how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain