CFO Switzerland (m|f|x) Geneva

We’re an international bank—agile enough to act, big enough to make an impact. For more than 170 years, we’ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We challenge the status quo, love a challenge, and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you’re looking for a career with purpose and want to work for a bank that makes a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents, and we can’t wait to see what you can bring to the table.

Our purpose—to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity—along with our brand promise, “to be here for good,” are realized through the way each of us embodies our core values. When you work with us, you’ll see how we value diversity and champion inclusion.

Tasks

• Lead all finance, financial control, and regulatory reporting activities for the Swiss legal entity, ensuring accurate financial information and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective governance over capital, liquidity, balance sheet management, and financial risks, safeguarding the financial soundness of the Swiss legal entity.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance function that delivers robust controls, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in support of the Swiss franchise.
• Provide independent financial stewardship and oversight as a member of the Switzerland Executive Board and a trusted advisor to the CEO, the Board, and Board Committees.
• Support the successful establishment of the Swiss legal entity and the completion of all finance-related activities required to obtain and maintain a Swiss banking license.
• Lead the development and implementation of finance, treasury, tax, regulatory reporting, and control capabilities required to support a regulated Swiss banking entity.
• Partner with regulators, external advisors, and internal stakeholders to demonstrate financial readiness, effective governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that the finance operating model, systems, processes, and resources are fit for purpose prior to license approval and the launch of operations.
• Lead the financial management of the Swiss legal entity, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial information.
• Maintain an effective financial control environment and ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting, external audits, and financial governance activities following banking license approval.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of corporate tax compliance, tax reporting, and transfer pricing arrangements, working closely with external advisors and Group Tax specialists.
• Own the finance risk and control framework, including substantiation, reconciliation, and financial control activities required to maintain the integrity of the Swiss legal entity’s financial records.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Experience leading financial reporting, financial control, regulatory reporting, or finance governance activities within a regulated environment
• Experience working within complex stakeholder and governance structures
• Experience delivering results through direct leadership and influence
• Experience supporting change, regulatory initiatives, or finance transformation initiatives
• Internationally recognized professional accounting qualification; Swiss Advanced Federal Diploma preferred
• English – Required
• French, German, or Italian – A plus

That awaits you

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social well-being.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical, and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time off, including annual leave, parental/maternity leave (20 weeks), sabbatical leave (up to 12 months), and volunteer leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holidays, which total at least 30 days.
• Flexible work options based on home and office locations, with flexible work schedules.
• Proactive well-being support through Unmind, a market-leading digital well-being platform; development courses for resilience and other soft skills; a global Employee Assistance Program; sick leave; mental health first responders; and a variety of self-help toolkits
• A culture of continuous learning to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill, as well as access to in-person, virtual, and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values-driven organization that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams, business functions, and geographies—everyone feels respected and can realize their full potential.

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Location

Rue du Rhône 50, CH-1204 Geneva