Head of Operational Risk & Resilience — Sygnum Bank
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
We are looking for a Head of Operational Risk & Resilience to lead the second-line operational risk function of the world's first regulated digital asset bank.
Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, you will own our operational risk framework end-to-end — and drive the bank's operational resilience agenda under FINMA Circular 2023/1 across our custody, trading, tokenisation and banking businesses.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean, high-calibre risk function: you will set the direction, lead a small team, and personally deliver the substance that makes independent challenge credible — towards the business, the Group Executive Board and FINMA.
- We are looking for a Head of Operational Risk & Resilience to lead the second-line operational risk function of the world's first regulated digital asset bank.
- Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, you will own our operational risk framework end-to-end — and drive the bank's operational resilience agenda under FINMA Circular 2023/1 across our custody, trading, tokenisation and banking businesses.
- Key responsibilities:
- Own and continuously develop the operational risk management framework: policy, RCSA methodology, incident and loss-data management, issue management, scenario analysis and integration with the bank's Risk Appetite Framework
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Own and continuously develop the operational risk management framework: policy, RCSA methodology, incident and loss-data management, issue management, scenario analysis and integration with the bank's Risk Appetite Framework
- Lead the operational resilience programme under FINMA Circular 2023/1: critical function mapping, impact tolerances, scenario testing and second-line oversight of business continuity management
- Provide second-line oversight and challenge of outsourcing and third-party risk management in line with FINMA requirements, covering the bank's critical technology providers
- Own operational risk reporting: design and produce KRIs, integrated risk reports and committee papers for the Group Executive Board, Board risk committee, and for the Regulators
- Represent operational risk towards regulator, external and internal audit, including ownership of remediation items and regulatory submissions
- Lead, develop and prioritise a small team, and coordinate operational risk matters across group entities
- Drive the modernisation of the risk function's tooling, including AI-augmented approaches to reporting, KRI production and risk assessment documentation
- 8+ years of experience in operational or non-financial risk management within a regulated bank or financial institution, including several years in a leadership or senior second-line role;
- Swiss regulatory environment strongly preferred
Additional details
- A credible challenger with the seniority and judgement to disagree constructively with first-line leaders and to stand alone in front of the Group Executive Board and the regulator — confidence without attitude Excellent written and spoken English;
- Sygnum offers a comprehensive package of benefits for all team members.
- Attractive combination of market salaries and entrepreneurial incentive scheme Flexible/Work at home policies
Notes and original content
- A credible challenger with the seniority and judgement to disagree constructively with first-line leaders and to stand alone in front of the Group Executive Board and the regulator — confidence without attitude
- Excellent written and spoken English;
- They include:
- Attractive combination of market salaries and entrepreneurial incentive scheme
- Flexible/Work at home policies
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sygnum Bank offer for this role?
Sygnum Bank lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. 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 Sygnum Bank 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 Sygnum Bank 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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