Head Reconciliation — J. Safra Sarasin
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Head Reconciliation Basel, CH Full-time Unlimited Your Role
As Head Reconciliation at Bank J.
Safra Sarasin you are entrusted with the leadership responsibility for our reconciliation framework with custodians and cash correspondents, ensuring the absolute integrity of all transactions and positions and the effective resolution of identified discrepancies.
- Head Reconciliation Basel, CH Full-time Unlimited Your Role
- As Head Reconciliation at Bank J.
- Your Responsibilities
- Leading the Reconciliation team, including resource planning, coaching and ensuring seamless daily operations
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or Controlling or completed apprenticeship or similar banking education
- 5-7 years of practical experience in the field of Operations, Backoffice or Accounting within Financial Services Excellent Microsoft Office skills Avaloq experience is an advantage
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Leading the Reconciliation team, including resource planning, coaching and ensuring seamless daily operations
- Overseeing daily, weekly, and monthly cash and securities reconciliation processes including the verification of special holdings and physical securities, to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards
- Ensuring systematic analysis and timely resolution of cash and security differences in close collaboration with specialised departments
- Driving the reconciliation strategy by leading process improvements, automation initiatives, and robust internal control frameworks to enhance efficiency and operational resilience
- Monitoring outstanding items rigorously and compiling weekly management reports to ensure full transparency on aging discrepancies
- Serving as the primary contact for external audits and coordinating internal reviews with the Risk Office and other control functions
- Executing strategic ad-hoc assignments and special projects delegated by management
Key requirements
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or Controlling or completed apprenticeship or similar banking education
- 5-7 years of practical experience in the field of Operations, Backoffice or Accounting within Financial Services Excellent Microsoft Office skills Avaloq experience is an advantage
- Ability to weigh problems and set priorities and strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability Willingness to take responsibility Ability to work under pressure Leadership Experience Fluency in German and English Your Benefits
- Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
- Central city office locations across Switzerland
- Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
- Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
- Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering About us
- As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.
- Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.
- We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 30 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success.
Application process
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Additional details
- Head Reconciliation
- 5-7 years of practical experience in the field of Operations, Backoffice or Accounting within Financial Services Excellent Microsoft Office skills Avaloq experience is an advantage
- Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability Willingness to take responsibility Ability to work under pressure Leadership Experience Fluency in German and English
- Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering
- Discover more career opportunities in one of our Swiss locations that match your profile.
- Stay informed about our latest opportunities and upcoming job openings that match your interests and skills.
- Share this role with someone who might be interested Send with WhatsApp
Notes and original content
- Your Profile
- 5-7 years of practical experience in the field of Operations, Backoffice or Accounting within Financial Services
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Avaloq experience is an advantage
- Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability
- Willingness to take responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership Experience
- Fluency in German and English
- Your Benefits
Questions about this listing
What salary does J. Safra Sarasin offer for this role?
J. Safra Sarasin lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does J. Safra Sarasin offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with J. Safra Sarasin during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at J. Safra Sarasin?
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