Geneva, Switzerland
Senior Risk Manager Alternative Investments / Private Markets
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For one of our clients, a Geneva based Private Bank, we are looking for a Senior Risk Manager Alternative Investments / Private Markets
Position Summary
The Senior Risk Manager will play a key role within the Risk Management function of the Bank, focusing on Alternative Investments and Private Markets (Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Hedge Funds). The role involves ensuring robust risk oversight, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite framework. This is a highly visible position, interacting with senior management, investment teams, and regulators, requiring strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and knowledge of Swiss and international regulatory environments.
Main Responsibilities
- Risk Oversight
- Monitor and assess investment, market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks associated with private markets and alternative investment products.
- Review and challenge investment proposals, due diligence reports, and transaction structures.
- Perform independent risk assessments of private equity, real estate, private debt, infrastructure, and hedge fund exposures.
- Controls & Reporting
- Design and implement risk measurement methodologies, dashboards, and KPIs/KRIs for alternative investments.
- Monitor compliance with the Bank’s risk appetite and regulatory frameworks.
- Produce regular and ad hoc risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and regulators.
- Regulatory & Governance
- Ensure compliance with FINMA, LSFin, MiFID II, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the Bank’s risk governance by preparing documentation for Investment Committees and Risk Committees.
- Support ESG integration into the risk management framework for private markets.
- Advisory & Projects
- Partner with Front Office, Portfolio Management, and Product teams to advise on risk implications of new deals, structures, and products.
- Provide input and support for new product approval processes related to private markets.
- Participate in risk-related projects, including system upgrades, process improvements, and digitalization initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; professional certifications (CFA, CAIA, FRM, CIIA) are strong advantages.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in risk management, investment oversight, or audit, with a focus on Alternative Investments / Private Markets.
- Solid knowledge of private equity, real estate, private debt, infrastructure, hedge funds, and their associated risks.
- Proven understanding of Swiss and European regulatory frameworks (FINMA, LSFin, MiFID II).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling and risk analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with senior management, investment teams, and external stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, VBA, Power BI; familiarity with risk systems.
- Fluent in English and French; German or another European language is an asset.
Interested? Please apply.