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Head of Learning & Talent Development

For one of our clients, a Premium Bank, we are currently searching for a Head of Learning & Talent Development.

As a knowledgeable and experienced HR executive at ease working with senior management, you will play a key role in supporting our business objectives. You will work with your team to build a strategy that seeks to further improve leadership capability, performance, employee upskilling to support growth and mobility, inclusion, and our unique employee value proposition. You will actively contribute to retaining, developing and leveraging talents using effective initiatives.

 

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Defining and implementing the learning and talent and development strategy through collaboration with and coordination of key stakeholders
  • Developing employee skills through a solid and forward-looking learning and development (L&D) offering as well as mentoring and coaching programmes: managing and developing the learning curriculum worldwide for the main entities in line with the Group’s strategy; further implementing the SAQ certification programme and recertification processes
  • Enhancing leadership capabilities within the three business lines and in collaboration with the Group
  • Coordinating the talent management process: driving the talent review process and consolidating results and insights; working with the HR team and senior management to identify and train successors for key roles, high-potential talent and participants for key talent development programmes
  • Coordinating the performance management process with a focus on strengthening a feedback culture
  • Designing and administering cultural integration and successful onboarding of new joiners
  • Collaborating with colleagues from across the Group to advance the HR and learning and talent agenda, actively participating in the LTD community of expertise, and contributing to matters of expertise and co-led projects
  • Monitoring the learning budgets and reporting to management
  • Managing the learning and talent development team
  • Defining and monitoring KPIs of progress

 

Your profile:

  • At least 10 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience in talent management practices (talent reviews, succession planning and analytics)
  • Certification in other related disciplines is a plus: executive coaching, high performing teams,strategic planning, psychometrics, change management, etc.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • A collaborative leader and team player
  • International and people management experience
  • Knowledge of the financial service industry
  • Master’s degree
  • Fluency in both French and English required; German would be an advantage
  • Must be resident in Switzerland
Accountant

For one of our clients, a Family Office based in Geneva, we are currently looking for an Accountant for a temporary mission of 8 months.

 

Responsibilities

  • Keep accounting records of shareholders and Swiss private entities (mainly service entities) accurate, duly documented and up to date,
  • Process payments to suppliers in due time,
  • Process expense reports,
  • Issue debit notes and statements of disbursement and ensure collection in due time,
  • Prepare billing to Group entities and other related parties,
  • Perform quarterly and annual closing of accounts,
  • Prepare annual statutory financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes to the financial statements,
  • Prepare accurate quarterly VAT returns in due time,
  • Assist in preparation of accurate annual tax returns of Swiss private entities in due time including forms for dividends and stamp taxes,
  • Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Swiss private entities and their periodic review,
  • Prepare monthly cash forecast of Swiss private entities, prepare bank transfers and ensure cash management is granted,
  • Assist external auditors during annual audit,
  • Produce monthly cash reporting,
  • Assist in quarterly wealth reporting,
  • Provide support for other financial ad hoc requests.

 

Profile

  • Accounting certificate or University degree in Accounting/Finance,
  • 3 to 5 years relevant experience in general accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a fiduciary with an international exposure,
  • English & French fluent (C1/advanced) both verbal & written,
  • Strong analytical mind, rigorous and well organised,
  • Stress resistant and ability to work with tight deadlines,
  • Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities,
  • Team player,
  • Self confident with IT sofware including experience with Dr. Tax,
  • Available immediately,
  • Swiss residency is a must have.

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected.

HR Administration Officer 50%

Our client, a small and medium sized company is looking for an experienced HR Administration Officer to join their team at 50%.

 

Responsibilities

Human Ressources

  • Oversee the induction process for new employees joining the business,
  • Responsible for the entire employee’s lifecycle,
  • Manage absenteeism, probation, and performance processes,
  • Ensure HR systems and administration are maintained and up to date,
  • Handle grievance and disciplinary investigations,
  • Provide payroll support as needed.

Administration and office management

  • Implementing and maintaining office policies and administrative systems,
  • Organising meetings, events or conferences,
  • Liaising with employees at all levels, including senior management,
  • Dealing with telephone calls, letters, reports etc,
  • Ensuring that office supplies and resources are stocked and replenished,
  • Continuous improvement of the office environment, enhancing processes, communicating to employees and driving excellence.

 

Profile:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent – HR certificate is desirable but not essential
  • English and French fluent both oral and written
  • 5 years experience in Switzerland in a multipurpose role including HR, administrative support and office management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexible, independent, well-organised and result driven
  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
  • Self-confident with usual IT systems
  • Available ASAP
  • Ability to work everyday – mornings OR afternoons (to be discussed)
  • Swiss citizen, C or B permit

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected.

 

 

Account Review Officer

For one of our client, a Swiss Private Bank, we are looking for an Account Review Officer. He/ she will be part of the Compliance Onboarding team for a temporary assignment.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform KYC periodic reviews for both domestic and international clients by confirming data requirements, collecting relevant KYC information, undertaking research via internal and external sources, and gathering and analysing KYC documentation in accordance with regulatory and Company AML policy requirements
  • Undertake KYC due diligence reviews in a timely manner to high quality standards, as per the Banks policies
  • Analyse AML risks associated with the client and identify ‘red flag’ situations. Potential risks and operational issues should be identified and escalated as appropriate
  • Appropriate and confidential handling / sharing of sensitive client data
  • Contribute ideas and participation to further improve and streamline the KYC processes as well as participate in strategic technology change initiatives

 

Qualifications:

  • 5 years of similar professional experience in the banking sector in Switzerland
  • Strong knowledge of CDB20 including A forms and due diligence
  • Understanding the business sector with a focus in the corporate financial services industry
  • Proficient with MS Office applications
  • Effective communication skills at all levels and across all internal and external stakeholders groups
  • Basic understanding of stocks, corporate and wholesale banking products
  • Strong reading, comprehension and critical reasoning skills
  • Ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and assessment risk scores and ability to interpret alerts, identify trends and inconsistencies
  • Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Understanding of the end to end KYC and client on-boarding processes
  • Familiarity with both domestic and international AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, Control, Compliance/AML and Investigation functions in the banking industry, financial sanctions on banks and financial institutions (OFAC, HM Treasury, EU and UN sanctions)
  • Ability to perform business communication written and verbal in French, English. Basic Spanish is an advantage
  • Available immediately
  • Residence in Switzerland mandatory

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected

Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer – Monitoring & Transactions/Market Abuse

For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer to be responsible for the adherence to local and international regulations and standards related to conduct, as well as supervisory requirements and group expectations. The candidate shall manage the Bank’s relevant conduct related risks through the appropriate control and oversight activities.

This is a temporary mission until December 2024 with an immediate start.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Support the Compliance SSU team,
  • Controls and monitoring,
  • Projects support,
  • Suitability framework: governance and adequacy of products/services to the customers,
  • Prevention of Market Abuse: employees transactions,
  • Follow up on conditions set by local Supervisors, External and Internal auditors,
  • SSU policies and procedures,
  • Training for the sales force.

 

Profile:

  • Bachelor degree in economics, finance or related experience,
  • Previous experience in the Banking industry within compliance (monitoring and transactions)
  • Previous experience in the Operations department or in Financial Products related areas and understanding of security related processes,
  • Previous experience in Market Abuse is highly desirable,
  • Good multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage outstanding issues until resolution,
  • Strong follow-up skills,
  • Good knowledge of the different investment products,
  • Good command of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint (presentations),
  • English and French fluent, Spanish or Portuguese as a plus,
  • Swiss residency,
  • Availability immediate or ASAP,

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Technical Architect-Legal reporting

For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for a Technical Architect-Legal reporting to join the department in charge of designing and integrating software applications ranging from portfolio management systems and trading platforms to banking and corporate solutions. The division is responsible for some of the Group’s key innovations as well as sustaining business operations and developing custodian and fund administration services.

 

Responsibilities:

The Technical Architect will carry out technical analyses, provide operational support and monitor developments within the framework of the various development and maintenance projects placed under the responsibility of the domain Legal Reporting.

  • Designing and offering high-performance IT solutions at the best price, in close collaboration with the development teams and information system architects
  • Ensuring the technical design of implementations
  • Coordinating the developments of technical teams based in Geneva and Luxembourg, following best practices and Agile values (Scrum)
  • Participating in the developments
  • Providing assistance, documenting and analysing production incidents and 3rd level support requests
  • Ensuring the application of best development and industry practices defined by the market and by the Bank
  • Drafting and communicating technical specifications, contributing to the various product backlogs

 

Profile:

  • University degree in Computer Science or training deemed equivalent
  • At least three years’ experience as a technical lead in the field of banking IT
  • PL-SQL language and database access tools expertise required
  • Data pipeline development experience a plus
  • Good knowledge of Agile principles with (ideally) experience of practicing Scrum
  • Fundamental understanding of financial products, accounting and/or banking business
  • Team spirit and analytical skills within the framework of a complex IT architecture; rigor and autonomy
  • Stress resistant and ability to prioritise
  • Fluency in French and English (both spoken and written)
  • Must be a resident of Switzerland

 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview.

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