Specialist Risk Management

As "Specialist Risk Management - Financial Risk Management", you will play a key role in shaping the key processes for managing SIX's financial risks. As part of the CRO organization and thus the "Second Line of Defense", you will further develop the monitoring and reporting of financial risks i.e. credit, market and liquidity risk management, thereby making a significant contribution to the stability and security of the Swiss financial market infrastructure. The size of the organization allows a high visibility and versatility of the role and contact with internal and external stakeholders and regulators.

What You Will Do

• Ownership and elaboration of Financial Risk Management monitoring processes and reporting including reconciliation of regulatory relevant metrics, formalization of concepts and directives to ensure best market practice and regulatory compliance

• Due diligence and credit risk assessment of new client onboarding, including periodic assessment of credit worthiness, credit ratings and granting credit limits to banks and financial institutions as well as preparing credit decisions for higher authorities within SIX

• Constant monitoring of the counterparty portfolio across all business units and divisions of SIX to ensure prompt and appropriate response in case of stress events

• Preparation of ad hoc analyses, presentations of results for the decision-making bodies and supervisory authorities as well as leading smaller projects in the area of the financial risk management and in cooperation with the first line of defense (risk management operations, treasury, etc.)

What You Bring

• University degree in economics or equivalent preferred; relevant experience may substitute.

• Relevant work experience in the financial sector

• Reliable, quality-focused  with strong attention to detail and ability to manage regular tasks independently and a preference for structured, tasks and a stable work environment

• English language skills in spoken and written, German is a valuable plus

• Familiarity with SQL, VBA, or R is advantageous but not required.