
TradeXBank · Zurich
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Compliance responsible for leading the Bank’s Compliance Department and ensuri...
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Compliance responsible for leading the Bank’s Compliance Department and
ensuring an effective compliance framework across AML, KYC, sanctions and regulatory matters, while promoting a strong compliance
culture and serving as the key contact for compliance-related matters internally and externally.
persons (PEPs), origin of funds, KYT), and account closure.
the AML monitoring system up to date.
authorities (FINMA, MROS, public prosecutors, etc.).
documents (Regulations, Directives, Procedures) as well as regulations and laws.
ExB members in their responsibility for compliance with all relevant regulations, and advising the bank’s departments on
compliance requirements.
Regulatory Expertise
Leadership & Stakeholder Management Skills
Other Skills
Education & Background
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Risk leading the Bank’s Risk Department and ensuring the development and implementation of the Bank's risk strategy and risk appetite framework. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES As the Head of Risk you oversee the Bank's risk management function, including credit, market, operational risks, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitored and managed within approved limits and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. You contribute to the Bank's long-term stability and sustainable growth through effective risk oversight and a strong risk management culture. Your main responsibilities are: * Team Leadership: Build and develop the Risk team, fostering risk culture and enhancing both technical and soft skills. Define priorities, monitor performance, and drive productivity while maintaining rigorous risk standards. * Regulatory & Audit Interface: Serve as primary contact for supervisory authorities and auditors. Prepare materials for monthly supervisory calls and reviews, lead audit engagements, and oversee timely remediation of findings. * Executive Reporting: Deliver regular risk reports to the CEO, CRO, Executive Board, and Board of Directors. Provide independent second-line advice on risk strategy, emerging risks, and strategic initiatives. * Strategy Oversight: Analyze and support business line risk strategies, ensuring proper implementation and alignment with the bank's risk appetite. * Framework Development: Design, enhance, and maintain the risk supervision framework, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and market best practices. * Risk Monitoring & Governance: Participate in ex-ante and ex-post risk decisions (credit limits, transaction financing, risk ratings). Organize and conduct Risk Committee meetings. * Culture & Change: Drive change management initiatives and actively promote a strong risk culture across the organization. * Budget Management: Prepare and monitor the annual Risk Department budget. YOUR PROFILE Core Expertise: * Deep knowledge of credit risk, market risk, and operational risk within CTF/structured finance * Experience across inventory financing, borrowing-base facilities, and receivable financing * Enterprise Risk Management framework expertise (COSO ERM), including governance and internal control design * Strong understanding of Swiss banking regulations, FINMA requirements, and Basel III framework * AML/KYC/sanctions compliance knowledge an asset * ESG integration experience within risk frameworks an asset Leadership & Stakeholder Management Skills: * Proven track record building and developing high-performing risk teams * Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and rating agencies * Ability to communicate complex risk matters to CEO, Executive Board, and Board of Directors * Strong change management and risk culture transformation experience Other Skills: * High integrity and ethical standards * Adaptable, resilient, and results-oriented * Collaborative mindset with ability to work across business lines, Compliance, and Audit Education & Background: * Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field * Minimum 15 years of risk management experience, preferably in commodity trade finance or structured trade finance * At least 10 years in senior risk management positions * Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, PRM) and membership in GARP or IRM preferred YOUR TEAM * Dynamic, performance driven and international team * Good team spirit * Up for growth WHAT WE OFFER * An exciting place to work where you can be part of a growth and success story * A great opportunity for professional development * Competitive remuneration and benefits package * Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Head of Trade Commodity Finance to support our CTF Business department by leading and innovating the CTF franchise. This is an ideal time to join our team, as you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be part of our exciting journey towards establishing TradeXBank AG as a leading niche player and boutique bank in the CTF industry. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Strategic Planning: Responsible for setting the long-term strategic vision for the CTF business, aligning it with the bank's overall goals and objectives (involves identifying market opportunities, evaluating potential risks, and formulating plans to achieve sustainable growth and profitability). * Business Origination: Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients; the focus will be on expanding the Bank's client base within the mid-market CTF segment and identifying opportunities to meet their financing needs. * Management of Daily Transactions: Responsible for daily transactional handling; this aspect of the role involves overseeing and ensuring the smooth execution of CTF transactions on a day-to-day basis. * Financial Institutions: Overseeing the execution of correspondent banking network development, counterparty relationship management, trade finance deal origination, credit limit establishment, and strategic funding initiatives. * Acting as First Line of Defence: Work closely with Risk Management teams to ensure that the CTF portfolio maintains a healthy risk profile and complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements. * Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, this includes hiring, setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment. * Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as compliance, operations, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive approach. * Reporting and Analysis: Regularly reporting on the performance and activities of the CTF business to the Executive Board and Board of Directors. * Industry Engagement: Represent the Bank in industry events, conferences, and forums (helping to enhance the Bank's reputation and visibility within the CTF market). * Regulatory Compliance: Review and ensure the governing documents related to CTF are up to a high standard (these documents play a critical role in shaping the policies, procedures, and framework that govern the CTF operations within the Bank). * The Employer may assign to the Employee any additional or new duties or responsibilities as deemed reasonable or appropriate by the Employer in the course and fulfilment of its business. YOUR PROFILE * Demonstrated proficiency with over 10 years of hands-on experience in CTF, including transactional trade finance and a successful proven track record in both established, larger financial institutions but also boutique banks, where an entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability and versatility were crucial * Equipped with the ability to drive growth, adapt to market trends, cultivate relationships with clients and other stakeholders and willing to go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results * Exemplified experience in assuming substantial Profit and Loss (PNL) responsibility * In-depth knowledge and ability to cover the entire front-to-back process of a CTF transaction (from Term Sheet to Repayment, incl. credit request, documentation, transactional approval and follow up etc.) * Experience in dealing with Soft, Metals, and/or Energy products in the Commodity Trade Finance domain * Demonstrated experience in managing teams with a proven ability to lead, develop, inspire and motivate employees * A proactive individual who takes initiative and drives projects forward and is capable of effectively conveying ideas and information * Demonstrates the ability to reflect and adapt as necessary to improve performance as well as possesses a strong and sustained level of energy and enthusiasm for the work YOUR TEAM * Dynamic, performance driven and international team * Good team spirit * Up for growth WHAT WE OFFER * An exciting place to work where you can be part of a growth and success story * A great opportunity for professional development and growth * Competitive remuneration and benefits package * Flexible working hours and possibility for remote work
DEINE ROLLE Die CWS Fire Safety GmbH ist eine Portfoliogesellschaft der Franz Haniel & Cie. und ein führender Anbieter von Lösungen im vorbeugenden Brandschutz sowie Sicherheitstechnik in Deutschland und den Niederlanden. Mit einem Umsatz von rund 100–150 Mio. € und etwa 800–900 Mitarbeitenden verfügt das Unternehmen über ein wachsendes Niederlassungsnetz und ein servicebasiertes industrielles B2B Geschäftsmodell. Durch ein umfassendes Leistungsportfolio – von Beratung und Installation über Wartung und Prüfungen für Brandschutz- und Sicherheitslösungen – trägt CWS Fire Safety maßgeblich zum Schutz von Menschen, Sachwerten und Umwelt bei. Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einer ausgeprägten Wachstums- und Transformationsphase mit klarer Ambition, organisch und durch weitere Zukäufe zu expandieren. Im Auftrag der CWS Fire Safety GmbH, einer Portfoliogesellschaft der Franz Haniel & Cie., suchen wir eine erfahrene und unternehmerisch geprägte Persönlichkeit als Head of People (m/f/d). Der/Die Head of People bei CWS Fire Safety GmbH verantwortet die gesamte HR-Funktion und agiert als strategischer Partner der Geschäftsführung. Die Rolle ist Teil des Leadership Teams und führt ein Team von 4 HR-Mitarbeitenden sowie 3 Mitarbeitenden des internen Schulungszentrums. Ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Rolle ist die operative und strategische Begleitung zentraler HR-Transformations- und Integrationsprojekte – darunter die Standardisierung von HR-Prozessen und arbeitsrechtlichen Regelungen, die Integration neuer Standorte im Rahmen von M&A-Transaktionen, die Weiterentwicklung des Onboardings sowie die Einführung moderner HR-Systeme und Tools. DEINE AUFGABEN * Recruiting & Talent Acquisition * Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer skalierbaren Recruiting-Strategie im Bereich von Technikern und Führungskräften entlang der Wachstumsziele * Aufbau nachhaltiger Talent Pipelines für Schlüssel- und Engpassrollen * Ausbau und Steuerung von Active Sourcing Strategien sowie Direktansprache * Sicherstellung einer starken Candidate Experience und Reduktion von Time-to-Hire * Definition und Steuerung relevanter Recruiting KPIs * HR Business Partnering & Leadership * Sparringspartner für Geschäftsführung und Führungskräfte in allen HR-Fragen * Identifikation und Nachfolgeplanung einschließlich Notfallplanung für Schlüsselpositionen * Unterstützung bei Organisationsdesign und Workforce Planning * Begleitung von Veränderungsprozessen und Wachstumssituationen * Sicherstellung einer effizienten und partnerschaftlichen Zusammenarbeit zwischen HR und allen Share- und Stakeholdern (Konzernschnittstellen) * Talent Management & Development * Entwicklung von Talent- und Nachfolgeplanungsprozessen * Förderung einer wachstum- und leistungssorientierten Unternehmenskultur * Sicherstellung einer positiven Talent Experience * Unterstützung bei der Anpassung und Einführung von Haniel-Lösungen in die CWS FS, beispielsweise des Leadership Models * Konzeption und Umsetzung von Leadership Development Programmen * Personalseitige Betreuung der Academy * Compensation & Benefits * Weiterentwicklung wettbewerbsfähiger Vergütungsstrukturen * Sicherstellung interner Fairness und externer Wettbewerbsfähigkeit * Unterstützung bei Bonus- und Incentive-Modellen HR Operations & Governance * Sicherstellung effizienter und skalierbarer HR-Prozesse * Verantwortung für arbeitsrechtliche Themen und Compliance * Implementierung moderner HR-Systeme und Tools * Personalprojekte im Rahmen des Aufbaus der Operating Models * Entwicklung und Umsetzung von HR Projekten * Begleitung von Transformationsprojekten inkl. Change Management * Standardisierung und Harmonisierung von HR-Prozessen, arbeitsrechtlichen Regelungen und Vertragsstrukturen über mehrere Standorte hinweg * Begleitung von M&A-, Carve-out- und Post-Merger-Integrationsprozessen aus HR-Sicht * Unterstützung bei der Integration neuer Gesellschaften und Teams in bestehende Organisations- und HR-Strukturen DEIN PROFIL * Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Personalmanagement, Wirtschaftspsychologie oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung * Mehrjährige (8+ Jahre) Erfahrung in einer leitenden HR-Funktion (Head of HR / HR Director) in einem wachstumsorientierten mittelständischen Unternehmen; idealerweise in der Steuerung dezentraler Organisationen * Starker Track Record im Recruiting und Aufbau von Talent Acquisition Strukturen und fundierte Kenntnisse in modernen Recruiting-Methoden, Active Sourcing und Employer Branding * Erfahrung in serviceorientierten, technischen oder Blue-Collar-geprägten Organisationen Breites HR-Generalistenwissen (HRBP, Comp & Ben, Development, Labour Law) * Erfahrung in Transformations-, Integrations- oder Change-Projekten von Vorteil * Kombination aus strategischem Denken und operativer Umsetzungsstärke * Ausgeprägte Hands-on Mentalität * Starke Stakeholder-Management- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten * Fähigkeit, HR als echten Business Enabler zu positionieren UNSER ANGEBOT * Schlüsselrolle mit direktem Einfluss auf Wachstum und Organisationsaufbau * Dynamisches, wachstumsorientiertes Umfeld * Dienstwagen mit privater Nutzung * Flexible Arbeitsmodelle * Betriebliche Altersvorsorge mit bis zu 720€ Arbeitgeberzuschuss * JobRad-Leasing für nachhaltige Mobilität * Kita-Zuschuss von monatlich bis zu 50 € netto pro Kind * Sonderurlaub für persönliche Anlässe; Weihnachten und Silvester frei * Rabattaktionen für diverse Shops und Events * Gruppenunfallversicherung für Beruf und Freizeit KONTAKT Klingt interessant? 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