Business Information Risk Manager - Fixed-term mission of 6 to 9 months

• 21 August 2026
• 10 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Geneva

Why join us for this mission? This short-term mission offers a unique opportunity to contribute quickly and visibly to the operational resilience and the risk management framework of the bank. Working closely with senior stakeholders in Information Security, IT, Operations and control functions, you will help strengthen key governance processes, support critical initiatives and benefit from practical exposure to the risk environment of a Swiss private bank.

As Business Information Risk Manager, you will play a practical role in identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring non-financial risks across the bank's operational, technological and support functions. Acting as a first line of defense, you will support the CSO in strengthening the bank's infrastructure, governance, policies, processes and services, ensuring they remain resilient, well-controlled and aligned with internal risk appetite and Swiss regulatory expectations.

This is an ideal mission for a pragmatic risk professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, engaging stakeholders and delivering tangible results within a defined timeframe. You will collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Operations, Central File, Client Reception and Procurement, while coordinating with second-line functions, including Risk Control, Compliance and Internal Audit as needed.

Business & Operational Risk Management

Identify, assess and monitor non-financial risks in the functions under the responsibility of the COO, including IT, Operations, Central File, Client Reception and Procurement

Maintain and improve risk and control assessments within the CSO's perimeter, including key risk indicators and mitigation plans aligned with the bank's risk appetite

Operational Resilience, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Update and maintain Business Impact Analyses for critical banking functions and processes, ensuring that documentation is clear, practical and actionable

Support the review, testing and improvement of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans with the relevant business stakeholders, in coordination with the CSO

Support the bank's operational resilience framework, ensuring the continuity of critical services in severe but plausible scenarios in collaboration with the CSO

Monitor dependencies on people, processes, technologies, premises and third-party providers and document them adequately in ERM tools (e.g. OPCIS)

Access Management & Recertification

Manage periodic access recertification campaigns for the central banking system and other applications managed by the bank, ensuring timely follow-up and clear coordination with stakeholders

Change Risk

Collaborate with IT and Information Security to assess risks related to system changes, migrations and incidents

Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk

Assess and monitor risks related to outsourced services and critical providers, in coordination with procurement and IT

Change & Project Risk Assessment

Assess operational, access and resilience risks arising from new products, process changes and system implementations

Governance, Reporting, Audit & Stakeholder Management

Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors for all audits covering the COO perimeter; coordinate, supervise and contribute to audit activities, including planning, reviews, evidence collection and management responses for all audits related to the COO division

Collaborate with second-line risk control and internal audit to ensure alignment with the bank's control framework and regulatory expectations

Your profile

5 to 7 years of experience in operational, IT or business risks, including more than 2 years in financial services or IT audit

Experience in conducting Business Impact Analysis interviews and maintaining Business Continuity Plans

Solid knowledge of FINMA, LPD, BCM/DR operational risk frameworks and outsourcing requirements

Experience with third-party/vendor assessments (ISAE reports) and operational controls

Good understanding of IT, information security and ITIL frameworks

Proven experience in access management, including recertifications and segregation of duties

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing business priorities and risks

Ability to challenge audit findings and provide pragmatic recommendations

Experience in project and change management, including complex operational or IT initiatives

Knowledge of critical functions, business impact analyses (BIA) and operational resilience

Curious and motivated to contribute quickly, while deepening your exposure to private banking operations and resilience practices

Excellent written communication in French and English for reports, policies and governance documents

Personal skills:

Result and solution oriented with the ability to drive change

Analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing business needs and risks

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