The Risk Manager is a second-line of defense function, responsible for the oversight and coordination of financial and non-financial risks of the Milan Branch. The role ensures that risks are identified, assessed, monitored and reported in line with Group risk frameworks, internal policies and regulatory requirements, supporting the sound and prudent management of the Milan Branch. The Risk Manager acts independently from first-line functions (including Operations and Credit Risk), which retain ownership of risk origination and management in the ordinary course of business.
What would your role be? Implement and maintain the local risk management framework, aligned with Group standards. Identify, assess, and monitor material risks, including credit, market, liquidity, operational, conduct, ICT risks, legal and reputational risks, on the basis of information provided by first-line functions (Operations, Credit Risk) and relevant Bank/Group offices. Prepare and deliver regular risk reporting to the Board of Directors, Branch Management and Head Office. Ensure compliance with Italian and EU regulatory expectations and support supervisory interactions. Escalate material risk issues and support effective internal controls and audit processes. Receive information from Compliance, Finance, and first-line business units to support informed, independent risk assessments.
What are we looking for?- University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field
- Relevant experience (8-15 years) in financial services risk management, preferably in Private Wealth Management
- Strong understanding of financial and non-financial risks and regulatory risk requirements
- Strong analytical skills, independence of judgement and professional integrity
- Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working
Compensation range of EUR80k-EUR100k depending on experience.
- All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
- Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
- Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself.
As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we're committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world.
By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms.
We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed.
Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family's 100-year commitment.
Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities.
We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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Private Clients Vontobel is committed to actively managing client assets with foresight across generations. We take a holistic approach, accurately monitor the markets, anticipate trends and opportunities, and develop individual solutions. This is how we protect the entrusted assets and create optimal conditions to increase them over the long term while taking controlled risks.
Institutional Clients Vontobel Asset Management is an active asset manager with global reach and a multi-boutique approach. Each of our boutiques draws on specialized investment talent, a strong performance culture and robust risk management. We deliver leading-edge solutions for both institutional and private clients.
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