Business Information Risk Manager - Fixed-term mission of 6 to 9 months

• 21 August 2026 • 10 - 100% • Indefinite duration • Geneva Why join us for this mission? This short-term mission offers a unique opportunity to contribute quickly and visibly to the operational resilience and the risk management framework of the bank. Working closely with senior stakeholders in Information Security, IT, Operations and control functions, you will help strengthen key governance processes, support critical initiatives and benefit from practical exposure to the risk environment of a Swiss private bank. As Business Information Risk Manager, you will play a practical role in identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring non-financial risks across the bank's operational, technological and support functions. Acting as a first line of defense, you will support the CSO in strengthening the bank's infrastructure, governance, policies, processes and services, ensuring they remain resilient, well-controlled and aligned with internal risk appetite and Swiss regulatory expectations. This is an ideal mission for a pragmatic risk professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, engaging stakeholders and delivering tangible results within a defined timeframe. You will collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Operations, Central File, Client Reception and Procurement, while coordinating with second-line functions, including Risk Control, Compliance and Internal Audit as needed. Business & Operational Risk Management Identify, assess and monitor non-financial risks in the functions under the responsibility of the COO, including IT, Operations, Central File, Client Reception and Procurement Maintain and improve risk and control assessments within the CSO's perimeter, including key risk indicators and mitigation plans aligned with the bank's risk appetite Operational Resilience, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Update and maintain Business Impact Analyses for critical banking functions and processes, ensuring that documentation is clear, practical and actionable Support the review, testing and improvement of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans with the relevant business stakeholders, in coordination with the CSO Support the bank's operational resilience framework, ensuring the continuity of critical services in severe but plausible scenarios in collaboration with the CSO Monitor dependencies on people, processes, technologies, premises and third-party providers and document them adequately in ERM tools (e.g. OPCIS) Access Management & Recertification Manage periodic access recertification campaigns for the central banking system and other applications managed by the bank, ensuring timely follow-up and clear coordination with stakeholders Change Risk Collaborate with IT and Information Security to assess risks related to system changes, migrations and incidents Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Assess and monitor risks related to outsourced services and critical providers, in coordination with procurement and IT Change & Project Risk Assessment Assess operational, access and resilience risks arising from new products, process changes and system implementations Governance, Reporting, Audit & Stakeholder Management Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors for all audits covering the COO perimeter; coordinate, supervise and contribute to audit activities, including planning, reviews, evidence collection and management responses for all audits related to the COO division Collaborate with second-line risk control and internal audit to ensure alignment with the bank's control framework and regulatory expectations Your profile 5 to 7 years of experience in operational, IT or business risks, including more than 2 years in financial services or IT audit Experience in conducting Business Impact Analysis interviews and maintaining Business Continuity Plans Solid knowledge of FINMA, LPD, BCM/DR operational risk frameworks and outsourcing requirements Experience with third-party/vendor assessments (ISAE reports) and operational controls Good understanding of IT, information security and ITIL frameworks Proven experience in access management, including recertifications and segregation of duties Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing business priorities and risks Ability to challenge audit findings and provide pragmatic recommendations Experience in project and change management, including complex operational or IT initiatives Knowledge of critical functions, business impact analyses (BIA) and operational resilience Curious and motivated to contribute quickly, while deepening your exposure to private banking operations and resilience practices Excellent written communication in French and English for reports, policies and governance documents Personal skills: Result and solution oriented with the ability to drive change Analytical and problem-solving skills, balancing business needs and risks Capa