Risk Senior Consultant in Geneva - Non-financial risk management

The company seeks a Senior Risk Consultant in Geneva to strengthen non-financial risk management for financial institutions, focusing on operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

This position sits within the Financial Services Organisation, a transnationally integrated team across the Europe West region that leads in risk advisory within Switzerland. The Prudential Risk group collaborates with a wide spectrum of financial entities, from global banks to regional insurers, assisting them in navigating complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist financial institutions in enhancing their non-financial risk management frameworks, particularly concerning Operational Risk Management and Operational Resilience.
• Guide clients in pinpointing critical vulnerabilities to minimize the frequency and severity of operational disruptions, thereby fostering more robust business operations.
• Engage in consulting and assurance assignments to improve client governance, control mechanisms, processes, and resilience structures.
• Utilize expertise in banking and financial products to apply risk management principles effectively.
• Join consulting initiatives centered on non-financial risk regulatory and supervisory issues.
• Conduct specialized regulatory audits for finance sector clients alongside relevant authorities, primarily FINMA.
• Explore emerging risk domains such as data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Hold an advanced university degree (Master’s, MBA, PhD) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
• Possess 3–5 years of experience in financial services non-financial risk management (e.g., Operational Resilience, BCM, TPRM), gained through control functions, consulting, or assurance roles.
• Demonstrate fluency in both English and French.
• Hold a Swiss work permit or be eligible to secure one (e.g., via EU citizenship).

Nice to have

• Pursuing or having completed a relevant professional certification (e.g., FRM, CFA).
• Familiarity with Geneva-based financial institutions, particularly banks and wealth/asset managers.
• Proficiency in German or Italian as a beneficial addition.

What the company offers

• Receive support within an inclusive culture, backed by relevant technology to foster career growth.
• Access opportunities to advance and expand your career on a global level.
• Benefit from coaching and training programs designed to maintain professional relevance.
• Utilize cutting-edge technology and collaborate with high-performing teams.
• Thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment with global reach to unlock full potential.
• Build a professional network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders.

About the company

EY operates with the mission to build a better working world, creating long-term value for clients, people, and society while fostering trust in capital markets. With diverse teams spanning over 150 countries, the firm provides assurance and advisory services to help clients grow, transform, and operate. Its professionals work across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions to address complex business challenges.

• Commitment to building a better working world and creating long-term value.
• Global presence with diverse teams in over 150 countries.
• Collaborative work across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions.
• Inclusive culture supporting career development and skill enhancement.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and high-performing teams.