Front Risk Manager

AMINA Group

Zug
Unbefristet
Vollzeit

2 Tage her

At a Glance: The Story Behind AMINAFounded in April 2018 and headquartered in Zug, AMINA Bank is a pioneer in the financial industry. In August 2019, AMINA received a Swiss banking and securities dealer license from FINMA. The broad, vertically integrated spectrum of services, combined with the highest security standards, make AMINA’s value proposition unique. AMINA operates globally from its regulated hubs in Switzerland, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong to offer fiat and crypto services to progressive investors, traditional and crypto-native alike, whether individuals, corporates, or institutions.CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. Aite Group awarded AMINA their 2021 Digital Wealth Management Impact Innovation Award in the ‘Digital Startup of the Year’ category, and LinkedIn listed AMINA as one of the Top Startups 2021 in Switzerland. In 2022, AMINA won the Digital Assets Offering or Service at the WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Awards, and the bank was also recognised for its product offering SEBAX and won the Best ETP of the Year award at the Swiss ETF Awards 2022. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category.Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)As a Front Risk Manager, you will be the first line of defense in safeguarding the bank's operations by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with our front-office activities. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our trading, sales, and client-facing operations align with regulatory requirements and the bank’s risk appetite. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing insights and strategies to manage risks effectively while enabling the business to grow sustainably.Your AMINA To-Do ListClient Lifecycle Support:

Advise Relationship Managers throughout the entire client lifecycle, including onboarding, periodic reviews and offboarding
Serve as an effective interface between the First and Second Lines of Defense and smoothing collaboration between the two
Serve as point of contact for general risk-related queries, KYC, AML, CDB20, SARs, Cross Border,etc
Act as a sparring partner to Relationship Managers for complex relationships and/or cases presented to the Onboarding Committee
Participate in client calls to address Compliance matters
Collaborate constructively with Compliance on risk matters, projects or initiatives – confidently taking ownership and leading where required
Develop and deliver tailor-made trainings

First Line of Defense (1LoD) Controls:

Execute 1LoD controls in accordance with the applicable control plan, particularly in areas such as AML/KYC and transaction monitoring and manage follow-up measures to address identified risks.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

Analyze and evaluate risks across front-office activities, including trading, sales, and client onboarding, while implementing effective risk controls to mitigate these risks.

Business Risk Framework:

Support the setup, operation, and maintenance of a robust front business risk management framework. Contribute to designing, formalizing, and implementing relevant front-office controls.

Process Improvements:

Participate in and/or lead projects and initiatives to improve front-to-back compliance processes, aligning them with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Conduct ongoing monitoring of risk exposures, prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and regulatory authorities, and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.

Training & Awareness:

Develop and deliver front-office training and communication measures to enhance compliance awareness and promote a culture of risk management.

Collaboration & Coordination:

Act as a liaison between the front office and the second line of defense (2LoD), ensuring alignment on compliance and risk management practices and resolving escalations efficiently.

Your golden ticket to the AMINA team:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of hands-on experience in Compliance matters within a bank (AML, KYC, CDB20, Sanctions,etc)
Ability to draft documents that are for third-party readers to understand
Experienced in handling Relationship Managers with varying personalities and levels of seniority
Robust knowledge of digital assets is preferred
Chainalysis Reactor certified is a plus
Strong understanding of risk frameworks, regulatory standards, and trading practices
Proficient in data analysis, with experience using risk management tools and systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are highly desirable

Why We’re AwesomeWe owe our exponential growth to our innovative and collaborate team spirit and talented workforce. Every voice counts as we are always committed to learning from diverse perspectives and backgrounds because our people make the difference at AMINA Bank.Regardless of your age, gender, belief, and background, at AMINA EVERYONE is welcome!Join our skilled team and together redefine finance.

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