Administrative & Financial Manager

• 02 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Genève

Company Description ##

Client:

A well-established private bank with a small office in Genève but in full expansion (fully regulated Swiss subsidiary). Strong shareholding and an entrepreneurial working atmosphere. It has been offering traditional private banking services to its clients for many years and is a highly respected brand globally.

Job Description ##

Position:

At the head of a small team - including 1 Accountant and 3 Back Office/Operations employees, your main mission will include the following :

• Ensure the implementation and proper functioning of an administrative and accounting framework adapted to the size of the company and the nature of its activities
• Ensure that operations carried out by the various stakeholders comply with procedures and legal and internal regulations
• Implement and adapt procedures for optimal operational functioning
• Control and monitor the Company's activity in order to minimize operational risks in general
• Assume risk management related to the exercise of the company's activities, particularly within the framework of asset management activity

Your tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Daily control of the accounting journals for all operations, including stock exchange journals
• Control treasury
• Prepare bank, broker, forex, and custodian limits and ensure compliance with these limits
• Ensure the quality and timely compliance of legal reporting
• Control monthly financial statements prepared by accounting
• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory principles regarding accounting (quality and timely compliance)
• Ensure the implementation of audit recommendations
• Replace the accountant in case of absences
• Participate in various committees upon request of the general manager
• Monitor and manage the risks generated by the daily activity of the entity
• Monitor Nostro investments and ensure compliance with limits and control weekly reporting
• Ensure the proper functioning of the back office team, particularly regarding various replacements during absences
• Human resources with the preparation and monitoring of Salaries, AVS and insurance
• Maintain a watch on regulatory developments, particularly concerning risk management, in order to inform general management and ensure their implementation
• Manage and coordinate projects upon request of general management
• In coordination with the general manager, prepare the documentation and reports necessary for the board of directors

The position requires a full-time presence in the Genève offices; teleworking is not possible.

Profile sought ##

Profile:

• 8-10 years++ of experience in Swiss accounting, control and banking risk - including FINMA reporting
• CFO/Head of Finance experience in the banking sector (or in a Big 4 where you have audited small banks)
• You are used to working on the ground ("hands on/hands dirty") and not solely at the strategic and supervision level
• You already have experience in a category 4 or 5 Swiss bank
• Enjoy managing a small team of accountants, financiers and back-office staff
• Experience or supervision of operational risk and credit risk would be a plus
• You must also be comfortable with compliance-related risks - notably investments, transactions, fraud...
• Compliance-related risks
• Some exposure to treasury management and any related HR matters is also a plus
• You are capable of leading a small team and having a pragmatic approach
• French native language, fluent English
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to commit to a full-time office job, at 100%
• Swiss resident preferred, but cross-border also possible

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