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Internal Control Officer

Internal Control Officer

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Internal Control Officer to join our Risk Management team. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the Bank's internal control framework by performing independent control reviews, assessing the effectiveness of operational processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. This position offers exposure to a broad range of banking activities,…

City: Geneva

Contract type: Permanent Contract

Requirements

Education & Professional Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. • 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, risk management or a similar function, ideally within the banking or financial services sector. • Understanding of banking operations and the Swiss regulatory environment would be an advantage. • Strong analytical skills and ability to assess processes, identify weaknesses and formulate relevant recommendations. • Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with GRC tools and data analytics would be an asset. • Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken. Personal Competencies • Rigorous, detail-oriented, curious, proactive and willing to learn. • Critical mindset, combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with different stakeholders. • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. • High level of integrity, discretion and professional responsibility.

Job purpose

Internal Control Framework & Testing • Execute the annual Internal Control Plan, performing independent second-line control reviews across the Bank’s activities. • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including compliance with internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. • Identify control deficiencies, assess associated risks and formulate practical recommendations. • Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and follow up on outstanding recommendations. Operational Risk Management • Support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, including the identification and assessment of risks and associated controls. • Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). • Participate in the review of operational risk incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-up of remediation actions. Risk Reporting & Governance • Contribute to the preparation of periodic internal control reports for senior management and relevant governance committees. • Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of control activities, findings and action plans. • Support the continuous improvement of internal control methodologies, procedures and reporting tools. • Collaborate with business units, first-line control functions and other stakeholders to promote a sound risk and control culture. Other duties Beyond the Internal Control framework, the Officer will also contribute to broader Risk Management activities, as required and in line with evolving departmental priorities.
Wealth Management ABS