Generali Investments Switzerland - CRO / Head of Risk Management

Generali Investments Switzerland Ltd (GIS) is seeking a forward‑thinking and committed Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to take over full responsibility for the company’s risk management function. In this key strategic role, you will shape the future of our risk organization, strengthen our risk culture, and play a central role in safeguarding and enabling long‑term value creation.

We offer a dynamic international environment where your expertise, leadership, and ideas have a tangible impact on the organization. A strategically influential leadership role with substantial impact on the company’s risk culture and governance. Close collaboration as part of the Executive Board and with international stakeholders in the Generali Group. A dynamic, inspiring environment with modern structures and decision‑making proximity. Attractive opportunities for personal and professional development in an evolving international organization.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will perform the following activities:

Leadership & Governance

• Full responsibility for the Risk Management function, including leadership of a small, specialized team.

• Member of the Executive Board, advising senior leadership and the Board of Directors on all risk‑related matters.

• Ownership of the company’s risk framework, including definition, development, and continuous improvement of risk governance, policies, and methodologies.

Risk Framework & Oversight

• Oversight and monitoring of all material risk categories (market, credit, liquidity, operational, regulatory, reputational, and strategic risks) for Bond, Equity, Multi Asset, Mortgage and CLO funds.

• Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and all regulatory requirements (FINMA, Generali Investments Risk Management, and relevant standards).

• Drive the implementation and optimization of the risk control system (RCS) and internal control system (ICS).

Reporting & Analysis

• Preparation of high‑quality internal and external risk reports (incl. Executive Committee, Risk Committee, Board Risk Reporting).

• Ensure robust risk measurement methods, models, stress tests, scenario analyses, and early‑warning indicators.

• Provide strategic risk insights to support decision‑making, capital planning, and business development.

Process & Systems Development

• Redesign, enhance, and implement end‑to‑end risk processes in close collaboration with the parent company in Italy, Generali insurance units in Switzerland, and external experts.

• Further develop risk data management and the risk systems landscape, including tools for quantitative analyses and regulatory reporting.

Cross‑Functional Projects

• Lead and contribute to company‑wide strategic initiatives with significant risk implications.

• Foster a strong risk culture across the organization through proactive stakeholder engagement, training, and communication.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics, or a comparable field.

• Professional certification such as the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) by GARP or an equivalent designation.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Risk Management; experience in regulated financial institutions or FINMA environments - ideally including authorization as Chief Risk Officer - is a strong advantage.

• 7–10 years of hands‑on experience in risk management, including operational, investment, regulatory, and/or quantitative risk domains.

• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, risk quantification methods, ICS/RCS, and regulatory standards relevant to asset management or investment management.

• Outstanding capabilities in conducting quantitative financial analyses and modelling, including valuation methods and scenario / sensitivity analyses of financial products and IT‑related data.

• Deep expertise in programming languages such as Python, VBA, R, SQL, and Matlab.

• Solid knowledge of database modelling, data analytics, and process automation, ideally with Bloomberg and/or Morningstar software, or portfolio‑management systems such as SimCorp.

• Advantageous: experience in asset management or the fund industry and familiarity with common financial products and investment processes.

• Strong IT affinity, including risk systems, data management, reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI), and interfaces with Group systems.

• Excellent command of German and English; Italian is an asset.

• High level of initiative, assertiveness, empathy, and strong team orientation.

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Siamo parte di un importante Gruppo internazionale con oltre 82 mila persone in tutto il mondo e più di 68 milioni di clienti. Siamo tra i principali player globali del settore assicurativo: l’innovazione e la sostenibilità sono nel nostro DNA. Generali Italia è l’assicuratore più conosciuto in Italia con oltre €28 miliardi di premi totali, 15 mila dipendenti e una rete capillare di 40 mila distributori, oltre ai canali online e di bancassurance. A Generali Italia fanno capo Alleanza Assicurazioni, Das, Genertel e Genertellife, Generali Welion, Generali Jeniot e Leone Alato, oltre alle attività della Business Unit Cattolica.

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