BRM Officer

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice.

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Main tasks

In the framework of the First Line of Defense (FLoD), Business Risk Management (BRM) ensures the effectiveness of the Internal Control System in the PB area. Under the supervision of the PB COO, BRM organizes and performs a certain number of tasks around the daily support & monitoring activities of the department. She/He coordinates the PB risk assessment in close alignment with Private Banking Support to achieve a robust FloD.

BRM focuses on ex-post controls, supports the Global BRM in the coordination of FLoD risk management activities, improves the quality of FLoD activity by ensuring that rules and processes are adhered to effectively, supports local CROs with the execution of their controls and acts as interface between the Business Head and 2nd and 3rd LoD functions.

Controlling

• Execute all ex-post controls with focus on internal processes and regulatory topics, in line with PB control blueprint. Follow-up/resolution of operational alerts.
• Perform additional / ad-hoc reviews as needed.

Reporting

• Report on daily/monthly/quarterly controls and follow-up of detected issues.
• Report on the internal control environment and potentially arising risks or issues.
• Support production of CRO Risk Scorecards Perform additional / ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Reviewing

• Support in enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of PB control and risk management activities.
• Support PB risk assessments in coordination with the Second Line of Defence.

Miscellaneous

• Participate in various front office, operational and risk management projects as requested.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration
• At least 2 years of experience in the banking, insurance, or financial services sector in client/customer services
• Good knowledge of Financial Products and ideally Private Banking
• Advanced Excel skills

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.