Head of Controlling & Risk - Director

The Head of Controlling & Risk - Director role at Swissquote involves leading the Controlling & Risk department, which is crucial for managing various financial risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Swissquote is Switzerland's leading digital bank, offering a range of financial services including trading, investing, and everyday banking to over a million clients worldwide. The company is known for its innovative approach and fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on building solutions that clients genuinely value. The main day-to-day responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 20 employees, overseeing risk governance and reporting, and maintaining the Group's internal control framework. This involves producing clear reports for the Risk Committee, Executive Management, and the Board of Directors, as well as ensuring that key controls and governance standards are effective and consistently monitored. The role also requires strategic direction and effective challenge across various risk areas, including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks, as well as regulatory relations and project management. To excel in this role, candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a recognised professional qualification in risk, internal controls, audit, or finance, such as FRM, PRM, CIA, CRMA, CISA, or CFA. Additionally, 10+ years of experience in a leadership position within banking, financial services, or risk management is required, with substantial leadership experience in a regulated and international financial institution. Proven experience with multiple risk disciplines and multidisciplinary teams is also essential. Nice-to-have skills include strong strategic leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary expert teams. Knowledge of Swiss banking regulation, FINMA expectations, and Basel standards is beneficial, as is the ability to balance risk, business growth, and operational efficiency. The role is based in a dynamic and inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. What the role asks for: - Master's degree in a relevant field - Recognised professional qualification in risk, internal controls, audit or finance (e.g. FRM, PRM, CIA, CRMA, CISA or CFA) - 10+ years of experience in a leadership position in banking, financial services, risk management or a related field - Proven experience with responsibility for multiple risk disciplines and/or multidisciplinary teams - Strong strategic leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary expert teams - Broad expertise in credit, market, liquidity and operational risk within a banking environment - Solid knowledge of Swiss banking regulation, FINMA expectations and Basel standards