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Group Risk Assurance Controls Manager(m/w/x)
Designing and enhancing the group-wide risk assurance control testing framework for a global wealth manager. People management experience required. Internal mobility, individual upskilling programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Accounting, or related field
- 5–7 years experience in private banking or financial services, with exposure to operational risk, internal controls, audit, or risk assurance
- Leading control testing programs and managing assurance activities
- People management or mentoring experience required
- Strong understanding of three lines of defense model and governance structures in private banking
- Deep expertise in control testing methodologies, RCSAs, and control frameworks
- Strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements (FINMA, Basel), and industry standards
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data analytics and GRC tools highly desirable
- Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset
Tasks
- Design and enhance the Group-wide risk assurance control testing framework
- Develop and execute the annual assurance plan
- Lead and develop a small team, providing coaching and performance oversight
- Serve as a subject matter expert for control assurance topics
- Drive consistency and efficiency in control testing methodologies
- Implement a risk-based control testing strategy aligned with regulatory expectations
- Perform periodic and ad-hoc control testing across business units
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of key risks and controls
- Challenge the design and effectiveness of controls
- Document testing procedures, results, and conclusions
- Provide independent oversight of first line risk management frameworks
- Assess the adequacy of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
- Engage with senior stakeholders on control effectiveness and risk exposure
- Collaborate with Internal Audit to ensure alignment and avoid duplication
- Report clearly and concisely to senior management and risk committees
- Escalate key issues, trends, and systemic control weaknesses
- Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment
- Advise on control design and assurance matters
- Track and validate remediation actions for control deficiencies
- Ensure timely closure of issues and root cause analysis
- Monitor recurring themes and drive structural improvements
- Evolve the risk assurance framework and methodologies
- Stay updated with evolving regulations and industry best practices
- Promote a strong risk and control culture
- Contribute to operational risk management initiatives and strategic projects
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- French – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
- data analytics tools
- GRC tools
Benefits
Career Advancement
- Internal mobility
Learning & Development
- Individual upskilling programs
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Group Risk Assurance Controls Manager(m/w/x)
Designing and enhancing the group-wide risk assurance control testing framework for a global wealth manager. People management experience required. Internal mobility, individual upskilling programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Accounting, or related field
- 5–7 years experience in private banking or financial services, with exposure to operational risk, internal controls, audit, or risk assurance
- Leading control testing programs and managing assurance activities
- People management or mentoring experience required
- Strong understanding of three lines of defense model and governance structures in private banking
- Deep expertise in control testing methodologies, RCSAs, and control frameworks
- Strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements (FINMA, Basel), and industry standards
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data analytics and GRC tools highly desirable
- Fluent in English and French; additional languages are an asset
Tasks
- Design and enhance the Group-wide risk assurance control testing framework
- Develop and execute the annual assurance plan
- Lead and develop a small team, providing coaching and performance oversight
- Serve as a subject matter expert for control assurance topics
- Drive consistency and efficiency in control testing methodologies
- Implement a risk-based control testing strategy aligned with regulatory expectations
- Perform periodic and ad-hoc control testing across business units
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of key risks and controls
- Challenge the design and effectiveness of controls
- Document testing procedures, results, and conclusions
- Provide independent oversight of first line risk management frameworks
- Assess the adequacy of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
- Engage with senior stakeholders on control effectiveness and risk exposure
- Collaborate with Internal Audit to ensure alignment and avoid duplication
- Report clearly and concisely to senior management and risk committees
- Escalate key issues, trends, and systemic control weaknesses
- Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment
- Advise on control design and assurance matters
- Track and validate remediation actions for control deficiencies
- Ensure timely closure of issues and root cause analysis
- Monitor recurring themes and drive structural improvements
- Evolve the risk assurance framework and methodologies
- Stay updated with evolving regulations and industry best practices
- Promote a strong risk and control culture
- Contribute to operational risk management initiatives and strategic projects
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- French – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office
- data analytics tools
- GRC tools
Benefits
Career Advancement
- Internal mobility
Learning & Development
- Individual upskilling programs
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About the Company
Lombard Odier
Industry
FinancialServices
Description
The company is a renowned global wealth and asset manager focused on sustainable investing, managing close to CHF 300 billion.
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