Head of Risk - 100 % (f/m/d)

What we are looking for We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Risk leading the Bank’s Risk Department and ensuring the development and implementation of the Bank's risk strategy and risk appetite framework.

Your responsibilities As the Head of Risk you oversee the Bank's risk management function, including credit, market, operational risks, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitored and managed within approved limits and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. You contribute to the Bank's long-term stability and sustainable growth through effective risk oversight and a strong risk management culture. Your main responsibilities are:

• Team Leadership: Build and develop the Risk team, fostering risk culture and enhancing both technical and soft skills. Define priorities, monitor performance, and drive productivity while maintaining rigorous risk standards.
• Regulatory & Audit Interface: Serve as primary contact for supervisory authorities and auditors. Prepare materials for monthly supervisory calls and reviews, lead audit engagements, and oversee timely remediation of findings.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver regular risk reports to the CEO, CRO, Executive Board, and Board of Directors. Provide independent second-line advice on risk strategy, emerging risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Strategy Oversight: Analyze and support business line risk strategies, ensuring proper implementation and alignment with the bank's risk appetite.
• Framework Development: Design, enhance, and maintain the risk supervision framework, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and market best practices.
• Risk Monitoring & Governance: Participate in ex-ante and ex-post risk decisions (credit limits, transaction financing, risk ratings). Organize and conduct Risk Committee meetings.
• Culture & Change: Drive change management initiatives and actively promote a strong risk culture across the organization.
• Budget Management: Prepare and monitor the annual Risk Department budget.

Your profile Core Expertise

• Deep knowledge of credit risk, market risk, and operational risk within CTF/structured finance
• Experience across inventory financing, borrowing-base facilities, and receivable financing
• Enterprise Risk Management framework expertise (COSO ERM), including governance and internal control design
• Strong understanding of Swiss banking regulations, FINMA requirements, and Basel III framework
• AML/KYC/sanctions compliance knowledge an asset
• ESG integration experience within risk frameworks an asset

Leadership & Stakeholder Management Skills

• Proven track record building and developing high-performing risk teams
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and rating agencies
• Ability to communicate complex risk matters to CEO, Executive Board, and Board of Directors
• Strong change management and risk culture transformation experience

Other Skills

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Adaptable, resilient, and results-oriented
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across business lines, Compliance, and Audit

Education & Background

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of risk management experience, preferably in commodity trade finance or structured trade finance
• At least 10 years in senior risk management positions
• Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, PRM) and membership in GARP or IRM preferred

Your team

• Dynamic, performance driven and international team
• Good team spirit
• Up for growth

What we offer

• An exciting place to work where you can be part of a growth and success story
• A great opportunity for professional development
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work