Swissblock Technologies

Head of Risk

Swissblock Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Baar • Switzerland

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Developing and implementing Swissblocks’ global risk management framework across all asset classes and strategies, including OTC Derivatives (IRS, TDS, CDS), FX, Futures and Equities.
  • Ensure that market risks arising from the relevant portfolios are identified, captured, reported and managed within risk appetite.
  • Define the firm’s risk appetite and tolerance thresholds in collaboration with senior management.
  • Build and manage a team of risk management experts and act as a trusted advisor to senior management.
  • Establish and maintain policies, standards and governance structures to promote a consistent risk culture across the business.
  • Perform analysis, including stress tests and scenario analysis, to evaluate how portfolios might perform under market and macroeconomic changes.
  • Lead the testing and onboarding of new risk technologies.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years experience in Risk Management within financial services with experience in a management or head of position.
  • Experience with the relevant asset classes and products Swissblock works with.
  • Understanding and experience of implementing risk management frameworks.
  • Experience hiring for and building a risk team around you.
  • Proficient in German and English communication.
  • Experience in and/or exposure to Finma regulated asset managers.
Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package and advanced social benefits.
  • 25 vacation days per year.
  • Regular and exciting company events, including offsite trips and team-building activities.
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, drinks, fruits, and snacks in the office.
  • A subsidized half-fare travel card for commuters.
  • Additional perks, such as a hardware budget and an annual training allowance.
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