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**Head of Risk, Wealth Management, Switzerland**: Lead second line of defense, mitigating investment, operational, credit, and market/liquidity risks. Oversee risk governance, reporting, and escalation, partner with senior management, internal/external audit. Requires senior risk leadership experience, strong risk domain breadth, excellent communication, and fluency in English. Excel proficiency, BI tools experience a plus. Commercially minded, flexible, and motivated. Zurich-based.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Zurich
- Country
- Switzerland
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
About Schroders Group
Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.
Position Overview
The Head of Risk, Wealth Management Switzerland leads and operates the second line of defense for the Wealth Management business in Switzerland. The role has accountability for all risk matters specific to Wealth Management, including private clients, intermediaries, advisory and discretionary propositions, investment solutions, and exposure to private assets within a wealth management context.
The position sits within the Banks Legal, Compliance & Risk function, reporting entity-wise to the Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk and functionally to the Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for Wealth Management (based in the UK).
The mandate is to ensure the Wealth Management franchise grows responsibly, operates within approved risk appetite and regulatory expectations, and consistently delivers fair client outcomes.
Governance and positioning
- Accountable for the effective operation of the second line of defense for Wealth Management within the Swiss bank.Works in close partnership with the Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk, the CRO Wealth Management, the CEO, members of the Executive Board and senior management, while maintaining clear independence of judgement in line with Swiss regulatory expectations.Ensures alignment with Group and Wealth Management frameworks and standards, tailoring risk management approaches to the Swiss entity in accordance with applicable Swiss requirements.Principal risk domains covered
- Investment RiskOperational RiskCredit RiskMarket & Liquidity Risk (balance-sheet related)What youll do
- Provide independent oversight of material risks across Wealth Management, including investment, operational, credit, and market/liquidity (balance-sheet) risks.Act as trusted adviser and effective challenger to the CEO, Executive Board and senior management; member of the Extended Executive Board.Define, embed and maintain Wealth Management-specific risk appetite, policies and control frameworks aligned with Group standards and Swiss requirements.Strengthen governance, reporting and escalation; deliver clear risk reporting to the Executive Board and Board of Directors.Provide risk leadership for new products, investment strategies and client solutions, including private markets/alternatives.Oversee and challenge first line risk and control activities (e.g., RCA programme, incidents/complaints root cause analysis, new product approvals).Partner with internal/external audit and drive effective remediation.Participate in key governance fora including ALMC, Credit Committee and CARC.Contribute to regulatory change and compliance monitoring activity in coordination with Compliance.The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications You Need
- Senior risk leadership experience within Wealth Management and/or Swiss banking, operating in a regulated environment.Strong breadth across key risk domains and governance, with the ability to influence and challenge at executive level while maintaining independence of judgement.Experience supporting complex investment propositions, including alternatives/private assets in a wealth context.Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate risk into clear, practical business decisions.Fluent in English (written and spoken), with German/French a plusHigh proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI) is advantageousWhat Youll Be Like
- A great team player who can maintain good working relationships within the group with collaboratorsStrong coordination and organizational capabilitiesCommercially minded and service orientedFlexible and able to cope with a changing environmentMotivated to shape this position due to new requirementsWe recognise potential, whoever you areOur purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
Head of Risk
Compensation
Not specified
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland
ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship**Head of Risk, Wealth Management, Switzerland**: Lead second line of defense, mitigating investment, operational, credit, and market/liquidity risks. Oversee risk governance, reporting, and escalation, partner with senior management, internal/external audit. Requires senior risk leadership experience, strong risk domain breadth, excellent communication, and fluency in English. Excel proficiency, BI tools experience a plus. Commercially minded, flexible, and motivated. Zurich-based.
Full Job Description
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
About Schroders GroupSchroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.Position OverviewThe Head of Risk, Wealth Management Switzerland leads and operates the second line of defense for the Wealth Management business in Switzerland. The role has accountability for all risk matters specific to Wealth Management, including private clients, intermediaries, advisory and discretionary propositions, investment solutions, and exposure to private assets within a wealth management context.The position sits within the Banks Legal, Compliance & Risk function, reporting entity-wise to the Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk and functionally to the Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for Wealth Management (based in the UK).The mandate is to ensure the Wealth Management franchise grows responsibly, operates within approved risk appetite and regulatory expectations, and consistently delivers fair client outcomes.Governance and positioning- Accountable for the effective operation of the second line of defense for Wealth Management within the Swiss bank.Works in close partnership with the Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk, the CRO Wealth Management, the CEO, members of the Executive Board and senior management, while maintaining clear independence of judgement in line with Swiss regulatory expectations.Ensures alignment with Group and Wealth Management frameworks and standards, tailoring risk management approaches to the Swiss entity in accordance with applicable Swiss requirements.Principal risk domains covered
- Investment RiskOperational RiskCredit RiskMarket & Liquidity Risk (balance-sheet related)What youll do
- Provide independent oversight of material risks across Wealth Management, including investment, operational, credit, and market/liquidity (balance-sheet) risks.Act as trusted adviser and effective challenger to the CEO, Executive Board and senior management; member of the Extended Executive Board.Define, embed and maintain Wealth Management-specific risk appetite, policies and control frameworks aligned with Group standards and Swiss requirements.Strengthen governance, reporting and escalation; deliver clear risk reporting to the Executive Board and Board of Directors.Provide risk leadership for new products, investment strategies and client solutions, including private markets/alternatives.Oversee and challenge first line risk and control activities (e.g., RCA programme, incidents/complaints root cause analysis, new product approvals).Partner with internal/external audit and drive effective remediation.Participate in key governance fora including ALMC, Credit Committee and CARC.Contribute to regulatory change and compliance monitoring activity in coordination with Compliance.The Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications You Need
- Senior risk leadership experience within Wealth Management and/or Swiss banking, operating in a regulated environment.Strong breadth across key risk domains and governance, with the ability to influence and challenge at executive level while maintaining independence of judgement.Experience supporting complex investment propositions, including alternatives/private assets in a wealth context.Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate risk into clear, practical business decisions.Fluent in English (written and spoken), with German/French a plusHigh proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI) is advantageousWhat Youll Be Like
- A great team player who can maintain good working relationships within the group with collaboratorsStrong coordination and organizational capabilitiesCommercially minded and service orientedFlexible and able to cope with a changing environmentMotivated to shape this position due to new requirementsWe recognise potential, whoever you areOur purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.CareersApplications
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