CH10 - BJB Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.
Business Risk Manager 100% (f/m/d) - (Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover - 12 months)
Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland (city only)
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Business Risk Manager (BRM) plays a critical role within the 1st Line of Defence (1LoD) in supporting the Region in managing and monitoring risk across the entire client lifecycle. BRM’s key responsibilities include risk-related advice to Front Management, support risk-related approvals, facilitate stakeholder collaboration (between the three lines of defence), deliver Regional and/or Market Risk Reporting and drive risk-related initiatives across the Bank. The role requires experience in understanding regulatory requirements, business needs, and risk management principles to drive informed decision-making and mitigate potential risks. Senior BRM is expected to act as a role model in terms of risk behaviour whilst delivering value for (internal) clients and working collaboratively across the Bank.YOUR CHALLENGE
Supports the Front Office on risk-related tasks, such as performance of risk & control self-assessments, assessment and handling of operational risk incidents, ad hoc business risk and conduct reviews
Collaborates with 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence, Front Management, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management and highest quality standards across the region
Prepares and delivers Regional and/or Market Risk Reporting in collaboration with 2nd LoD teams to provide transparency and supervisory oversight through Regional and/or Market risk sessions and address regulatory and quality assurance concerns
Drives risk awareness and training initiatives
Provides risk-related support and advice for Regional and/or Market projects
Monitors and supports remediation of risks, incidents, and control issues, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution of Front teams’ related gaps identified by 2LoD, internal/external audit, and regulators
Coordinates with other BRMs and interacts with various internal stakeholders (e.g. compliance, legal, etc.), depending on the topic
Leads and implements change initiatives to improve risk management processes and procedures, ensuring the team is adaptable to changing regulatory requirements and business needs
Supports strategic decisions that balance business objectives with risk management requirements, considering multiple perspectives and potential consequences
YOUR PROFILE
Personal and Social Skills:
A natural team player with a proactive mindset and the ability to relate to colleagues from diverse backgrounds
Proven communication and interpersonal skills to deal with employees and stakeholders on different management levels
Always communicates in a competent and professional manner
Systematic, precise and diligent working style and the ability to oversee complexity and perform under pressure
Personal integrity and ethical behaviour
Professional and Technical Skills:
Banking apprenticeship and/or higher education
At least 4 years of experience in a similar role in the Private Banking Business
In-depth knowledge of risk management principles and practices across markets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluent language skills (verbal and written) in English, German would be an asset
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment
Independent, efficient, proactive and meticulous working style
Proficient user in MS Office applications, Excel and PowerPoint skills
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