Head of Risk Strategy and Oversight - Private Banking

Ready to shape risk oversight for HSBC Private Bank in Switzerland?

Why HSBC

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. Guided by our purpose of opening up a world of opportunity, our ambition is to become the world’s most trusted bank globally, putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Head of Risk Strategy and Oversight, you’ll be part of the independent Second Line of Defence (2LoD) CRO Risk Office for HSBC Private Bank in Switzerland. The role supports the Chief Risk Officer with entity-wide oversight of the Private Bank’s risk profile across Switzerland and its branches. You’ll bring together a consolidated forward-looking view of material emerging and interconnected risks across the risk taxonomy working closely with Risk Stewards and functional risk teams. The role has particular focus on client risk, client portfolio-related risk, reputational risk, climate-related risk strategic risk and risk culture. Success means risks are identified assessed monitored escalated and managed within risk appetite and the Risk Management Framework with clear governance and timely action on material issues.

What you'll be doing

• Support the CRO with oversight of the Private Bank’s risk profile in Switzerland and its branches including material and emerging risks across the risk taxonomy
• Aggregate and evaluate Risk Steward reporting and risk and control intelligence including incidents issues key indicators reviews audits complaints and external developments
• Brief the CRO on material risks significant incidents emerging themes and key client cases with clear options for escalation and action
• Review and provide constructive challenge on higher-risk client relationships and cases including financial crime conduct legal regulatory credit and reputational considerations
• Oversee client portfolio risk including concentrations by client sector geography product or counterparty and exposure to market or geopolitical events
• Strengthen 2LoD oversight of reputational risk including adverse media controversial activities client conduct geopolitical exposure and legal or regulatory concerns
• Review climate-related risk exposures across clients and portfolios including physical and transition risk scenario analysis concentrations and greenwashing risk
• Promote consistent risk culture and governance through informed challenge timely escalation lesson sharing and practical enhancements to controls management information and training

What we're looking for

• Bring substantial risk management experience in financial services ideally in Swiss private banking or an equivalent risk role
• Apply advanced knowledge across risk management private banking or wealth management client risk reputational risk climate risk and risk governance
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the Swiss regulatory framework and banking risk considerations
• Communicate complex and sensitive matters clearly to senior management and governance forums including concise briefing and strong presentation skills
• Evaluate financial and non-financial risk information to identify themes interconnected risks and practical mitigations
• Partner effectively with business leadership and control functions including Compliance Legal Financial Crime Credit Operational Risk Climate Risk Sustainability and Portfolio Management
• Use sound judgement to review risk acceptance exceptions controls key indicators and remediation plans and escalate material issues promptly
• Apply knowledge of artificial intelligence and its use within Risk to improve oversight processes data use analytics and tools

Strengthening Risk Strategy and Oversight

This role offers a front-row seat to the most material risk decisions in HSBC Private Bank in Switzerland and the chance to shape how risk oversight is done day to day. You’ll work closely with the CRO and key partners across the business and control functions to bring clarity on emerging themes and support better decisions within risk appetite. If you’re motivated by independent oversight thoughtful challenge and improving risk culture at scale this role is a strong platform. Apply to help ensure our customers outcomes and the bank’s long-term interests stay at the centre of every decision.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

What you’ll get in return:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits usually covering healthcare, life assurance, pension, and family friendly leaves, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

HSBC operates multiple variable pay plans, to reflect the diverse nature of the businesses, roles and markets in which we operate. Variable pay is designed to reward colleagues for their individual performance and contribution, as well as the performance of their relevant Business / Infrastructure, and the overall Group.

HSBC has been certified “Top Employer 2026” in Europe. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Switzerland.

HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

For further information on building your career at HSBC, please visit: www.hsbc.com/careers