Compliance & Risk Manager FR / ENG 100% (m / f)

For one of our clients, we are looking for a Compliance & Risk Manager FR / ENG on a permanent 100% contract based in Geneva. The successful candidate will be responsible for the compliance and risk function from an operational perspective while sitting on the Executive Committee.

Responsibilities

• Integration within the company and the Compliance & Risk department;
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and obligations applicable to a FINMA-regulated financial company;
• Supervision of the compliance, anti-money laundering, and risk management framework;
• Monitoring the application of provisions related to AML, KYC, international sanctions, and internal directives;
• Continuous regulatory watch and management of the implementation of legal and regulatory changes;
• Advising the Executive Management and Executive Committee members on compliance, governance, and risk matters as appropriate;
• Participation in the evaluation and approval of high-risk business relationships;
• Development and maintenance of the risk mapping and associated monitoring indicators;
• Contribution to strengthening and continuous improvement of the internal control system;
• Preparation of reports for Management, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors;
• Coordination of internal/external regulatory audits and liaison with external auditors and relevant stakeholders;
• Active participation in strategic projects to ensure their compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management standards;
• Raising awareness and supporting teams on Compliance and Risk topics;
• Training of employees;
• Reporting to Management;
• Participation in daily office life.

Candidate Profile

• Higher academic education in law, finance, economics, risk management, or equivalent field;
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of similar and significant experience in a Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Control, or Audit role within a regulated financial institution in Switzerland, ideally a financial company, asset management company, and/or multi-family office;
• Excellent knowledge of the Swiss regulatory framework and FINMA requirements;
• Proven expertise in AML, AML/KYC, sanctions, governance, and risk management;
• Demonstrated experience in interactions with auditors, governance bodies, and supervisory authorities;
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills;
• Ability to work independently in a demanding and highly regulated environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective interaction with senior-level contacts;
• Good command of IT tools and the MS Office suite;
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written;
• Knowledge of another language is an asset;
• Integrity, rigour, pragmatism, and sense of responsibility;
• Discretion and confidentiality;
• Swiss residency required.

Conditions and Benefits

Our client offers a permanent 100% contract within a quality, dynamic, multicultural, and human-sized working environment.