For our client, an established independent Swiss private bank in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced Risk Manager to join the organisation on a temporary basis with an immediate start. This is a hands-on role within the bank's risk function, combining risk management, internal controls, governance, audit coordination, and regulatory change. The position offers a high degree of responsibility and autonomy in a professional and collaborative environment.
Your Responsibilities- Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the bank's overall risk management framework
- Maintain and further strengthen the internal control framework, ensuring effective implementation across the organisation
- Design, implement and operate risk management controls and ensure their effective execution
- Maintain and further develop the bank's internal control management tool
- Prepare regular risk and control reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors
- Coordinate requests and activities relating to both internal and external audits
- Monitor the implementation of agreed audit measures and follow up on outstanding findings
- Maintain the bank's internal policies, directives, and governance framework, ensuring that documentation remains current and aligned with applicable requirements
- Coordinate and manage incidents, including appropriate assessment, documentation, and follow-up
- Conduct regular risk assessments, identify relevant exposures, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
- Contribute to projects relating to regulatory developments, new requirements, and process improvements
- Identify opportunities to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management and control processes
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management or Compliance within a banking environment
- Strong knowledge of risk and control frameworks, including risk taxonomies, risk assessments, and risk reporting
- Proven experience working with internal and external audits, including the coordination and follow-up of audit activities
- Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, with the ability to assess complex topics and translate findings into clear and actionable recommendations
- Structured, precise, and efficient working style combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
- Resilient personality with a proactive can-do attitude and a high degree of ownership
- Excellent organisational and operational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to different stakeholder groups
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage
- An immediate-start temporary assignment within an established and independent Swiss private bank
- A responsible and varied role with a high degree of autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders
- A professional, collaborative, and respectful working environment
- Short decision-making processes and a pragmatic corporate culture
- The opportunity to contribute directly to the further development of the bank's risk and control environment
- A central workplace in Zurich
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