Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)

Present in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich with around 160 employees, Cité Gestion, founded in 2009, is a private bank with multi-custodian capabilities dedicated to managing private wealth for Swiss and International clients. We act as an independent entity in alliance with EFG International, a private banking group present in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Our employees work in demanding roles within a constantly evolving environment. We therefore place great emphasis to offering them stimulating working conditions and benefits.

To strengthen the Risk Management team, we are seeking a:

Risk Manager M/F (Full-Time)

Your responsibilities:

Participate in the Second Line of Defense (SLoD) function by providing independent oversight of operational, market, and financial risks within a private wealth management bank. Contribute to fostering a pragmatic and effective risk culture, while ensuring robust design and effectiveness of the control framework. You will work within a team of specialists and handle the following tasks:

• Independent controls of investment risks such as suitability and appropriateness: analyze portfolios by identifying concentrations and deviations from risk profiles; perform risk due diligence on specific products; monitor investment constraints for client portfolios and financial products (UCITS funds, certificates, life insurance, etc.);
• Independent oversight of operational risk controls, including IT security, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and key risk processes; execution of thematic reviews and deep-dive analyses on high-risk areas, and validation of control design and operating effectiveness;
• Management of direct financial risks such as balance sheet management risks (Treasury & ALM – liquidity and interest rates), credit risks arising from Lombard loans, guarantees, and the use of derivatives and margin-call products;
• Comprehensive management and independent monitoring of financial risks, including balance sheet risks (Treasury, ALM – liquidity and interest rate risk), credit risks (Lombard lending, guarantees), and risks related to derivatives and margin products, including regular challenge of methodologies, limits, and usage practices;
• Regulatory watch and impact analysis of regulatory developments in the context of risk management;
• Support and backup for the Head of Risk in preparing risk management reports, dashboards, and audits;
• Training and awareness for first-line control staff and promotion of a strong risk culture;

Your profile :

• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Risk Manager or Auditor in a financial institution, a Swiss bank, or an audit firm in the relevant areas;
• Excellent knowledge of the banking regulatory framework; experience in managing audits related to the above domains is a plus;
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and operational technical aspects of banking;
• Excellent command of Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
• Methodical, rigorous, and autonomous work approach;
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication;
• Fluency in French and English; German would be an asset;
• Residence in Switzerland.

Type of contract : permanent

Work location : Geneva

Start date : as soon as possible

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Please send your application (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to Christian Zeller at Write an email.