Risk Manager

Agius & Partners SA is seeking a Risk Manager for a well‑known Swiss private bank based in Geneva. The position is permanent, full‑time and sits in the second‑line risk function, providing independent oversight of investment, operational and financial risk across the institution. On a daily basis the role involves supervising the risk profile of investment activities, checking that products such as funds, structured instruments, certificates and insurance‑linked solutions meet suitability and concentration limits. It also requires evaluating operational hazards through control reviews, thematic assessments and testing the effectiveness of safeguards. The manager will contribute to information‑security, transaction‑monitoring and fraud‑risk oversight, keep watch over liquidity, interest‑rate, treasury, Lombard lending, guarantee, derivative and margin exposures, and translate evolving Swiss banking regulations into practical controls. Preparing concise risk reports for senior leaders, supporting internal and external audits, and delivering training to front‑office teams are also key tasks. Candidates must bring at least five years of experience as a risk manager, auditor or controls specialist within banking or financial services. A solid grasp of Swiss banking law and private‑banking operations is essential, as is familiarity with a wide range of financial instruments and banking processes. Experience across several risk categories, ideally investment, operational, credit or financial, is required, together with strong analytical capabilities and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Professional fluency in both French and English is mandatory; German language skills are considered a plus. Applicants must already reside in Switzerland or be able to work there legally. The role offers extensive exposure to a private‑banking environment, direct interaction with senior decision‑makers and the chance to shape risk practices within a collaborative team. All applications are handled confidentially by Agius & Partners SA. What the role asks for: - Minimum five years as Risk Manager, Auditor or controls specialist in banking - Deep knowledge of Swiss banking regulation and private banking practices - Proficient with financial instruments, investment products and banking operations - Experience in multiple risk domains such as investment, operational, credit or financial - Strong analytical ability and advanced Microsoft Excel skills - Professional fluency in French and English - German language proficiency (nice‑to‑have) - Legal residence in Switzerland or right to work there