For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Senior Employee to join the Central File department.
The role will consist in opening and closing of accounts, checking client documentation, fees, client signatures and overall client documentation and appropriateness. The mission of the central file is to ensure the accuracy of all account opening, handle all administrative requests and review all client related documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in meeting the bank’s budget and KPI
- Verify all special tariffs and client fees
- Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors when required
- Verify all the client instructions in terms of form, signature and authenticity
- Analyse the account opening documentation (in compliance with CDB, AMLA, AMLO-FINMA, QI-FATCA, CRS)
- Ensure the opening, updating and closing of client relationships is duly done in the banking system
- Timely scan and archive the documentation by maintaining accuracy of both physical and electronic files
- Daily/weekly advise to Front Office team for client onboarding
- Be a controller of all the account opening and closing document and scan them for audit evidence
- Reconcile the accounts on a daily basis
- Collaborate with Compliance team on compliance inquiries and account opening process
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory pronouncements
- Ensure full awareness of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention
- Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
- Stay abreast of changes in Operations & Compliance and related policies
- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements
- Assist related departments as needed
- Support and replace Operations personnel as needed
- Ensure high standards of data protection and confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information
- All other ad hoc duties and/or activities related that management might request of the employee from time to time
- University degree with professional qualifications in Central File
- Proven track record in banking central file
- +5 years relevant experience in banking operations; central file, settlement, processing and reconciliation transactions pertaining to all accounts
- Good verbal and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and French, Arabic is a plus
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives
- Computer skills (MS Office and bank applications)
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Planning, organizing and analytical ability
- Ability to effectively interact at all levels in the bank and outside contacts
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Premium Bank, we are currently searching for a Head of Learning & Talent Development.
As a knowledgeable and experienced HR executive at ease working with senior management, you will play a key role in supporting our business objectives. You will work with your team to build a strategy that seeks to further improve leadership capability, performance, employee upskilling to support growth and mobility, inclusion, and our unique employee value proposition. You will actively contribute to retaining, developing and leveraging talents using effective initiatives.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Defining and implementing the learning and talent and development strategy through collaboration with and coordination of key stakeholders
- Developing employee skills through a solid and forward-looking learning and development (L&D) offering as well as mentoring and coaching programmes: managing and developing the learning curriculum worldwide for the main entities in line with the Group’s strategy; further implementing the SAQ certification programme and recertification processes
- Enhancing leadership capabilities within the three business lines and in collaboration with the Group
- Coordinating the talent management process: driving the talent review process and consolidating results and insights; working with the HR team and senior management to identify and train successors for key roles, high-potential talent and participants for key talent development programmes
- Coordinating the performance management process with a focus on strengthening a feedback culture
- Designing and administering cultural integration and successful onboarding of new joiners
- Collaborating with colleagues from across the Group to advance the HR and learning and talent agenda, actively participating in the LTD community of expertise, and contributing to matters of expertise and co-led projects
- Monitoring the learning budgets and reporting to management
- Managing the learning and talent development team
- Defining and monitoring KPIs of progress
- At least 10 years' experience in a similar role
- Experience in talent management practices (talent reviews, succession planning and analytics)
- Certification in other related disciplines is a plus: executive coaching, high performing teams,strategic planning, psychometrics, change management, etc.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- A collaborative leader and team player
- International and people management experience
- Knowledge of the financial service industry
- Master’s degree
- Fluency in both French and English required; German would be an advantage
- Must be resident in Switzerland
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
Our client is currently searching for an experienced Accountant fully available to cover a maternity leave for the next 8 months.
Missions:
- Management of the portfolio made of multiple entities,
- Quarterly and annual financial statements,
- Financial accounting,
- Preparation of VAT statements,
- Annual statements and contribution updates,
- Preparation of legal tax returns,
- Monitoring of intercompany invoices and payment flows,
- Answer ad hoc queries and prepare analyses.
- Diploma in accounting
- Min. 3 years relevant experience in accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a local fiduciary firm
- Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP
- Ability to work simultaneously with multiple accounts
- Fluent in French and in English
- Good command of multiple software programs including Microsoft Excel and tax systems (Dr Tax/GeTax/Sun) and QuickBooks.
- Autonomous, rigorous and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work with multiple departments
- Fully available for an immediate start (please note that applicants currently employed will not be considered for this role)
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| Job Category | Fiduciary |
For one of our clients, a Family Office based in Geneva, we are currently looking for an Accountant for a temporary mission of 8 months.
Responsibilities
- Keep accounting records of shareholders and Swiss private entities (mainly service entities) accurate, duly documented and up to date,
- Process payments to suppliers in due time,
- Process expense reports,
- Issue debit notes and statements of disbursement and ensure collection in due time,
- Prepare billing to Group entities and other related parties,
- Perform quarterly and annual closing of accounts,
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes to the financial statements,
- Prepare accurate quarterly VAT returns in due time,
- Assist in preparation of accurate annual tax returns of Swiss private entities in due time including forms for dividends and stamp taxes,
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Swiss private entities and their periodic review,
- Prepare monthly cash forecast of Swiss private entities, prepare bank transfers and ensure cash management is granted,
- Assist external auditors during annual audit,
- Produce monthly cash reporting,
- Assist in quarterly wealth reporting,
- Provide support for other financial ad hoc requests.
- Accounting certificate or University degree in Accounting/Finance,
- 3 to 5 years relevant experience in general accounting in Switzerland, preferably in a fiduciary with an international exposure,
- English & French fluent (C1/advanced) both verbal & written,
- Strong analytical mind, rigorous and well organised,
- Stress resistant and ability to work with tight deadlines,
- Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities,
- Team player,
- Self confident with IT sofware including experience with Dr. Tax,
- Available immediately,
- Swiss residency is a must have.
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| Job Category | Family Office, Fiduciary |
Our client, a small and medium sized company is looking for an experienced HR Administration Officer to join their team at 50%.
Responsibilities
Human Ressources
- Oversee the induction process for new employees joining the business,
- Responsible for the entire employee’s lifecycle,
- Manage absenteeism, probation, and performance processes,
- Ensure HR systems and administration are maintained and up to date,
- Handle grievance and disciplinary investigations,
- Provide payroll support as needed.
- Implementing and maintaining office policies and administrative systems,
- Organising meetings, events or conferences,
- Liaising with employees at all levels, including senior management,
- Dealing with telephone calls, letters, reports etc,
- Ensuring that office supplies and resources are stocked and replenished,
- Continuous improvement of the office environment, enhancing processes, communicating to employees and driving excellence.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent - HR certificate is desirable but not essential
- English and French fluent both oral and written
- 5 years experience in Switzerland in a multipurpose role including HR, administrative support and office management
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible, independent, well-organised and result driven
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Self-confident with usual IT systems
- Available ASAP
- Ability to work everyday - mornings OR afternoons (to be discussed)
- Swiss citizen, C or B permit
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| Job Category | Family Office, Health / Pharmaceutical |
Our client is looking for a Junior Business Assistant to join the office in Vaud. This is a multitasking and demanding administrative assistant role.
Responsibilities:
- Handle phone calls, correspondence in English, in French and sometimes, if possible, in German,
- Welcome guests at the office when needed,
- Visa checking and travel arrangements in close collaboration with the Senior Executive Assistant,
- Organise agenda and meetings for the Manager,
- Data entry, filling and archiving,
- Prepare reports and presentations,
- Provide second hand support to external events organisation and logistics,
- Ad-hoc administrative duties.
- CFC or HES-SO (higher diploma will not be considered for this role)
- 2-4 years’ experience in administrative and/or business support dealing with multiple duties,
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with an international exposure is desirable,
- English and French native or full proficiency with excellent copy-writing skills, German can be a strong asset,
- Ability to prioritise and keep tight deadlines,
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiatives,
- Ability to work with confidential data,
- Strong command of Ms Office,
- Highly reliable, loyal, fast starter, positive and dynamic,
- Available ASAP,
- Swiss citizen, C or B permit.
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| Job Category | Family Office, Luxury, Real estate |
For one of our client, a Swiss Private Bank, we are looking for an Account Review Officer. He/ she will be part of the Compliance Onboarding team for a temporary assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform KYC periodic reviews for both domestic and international clients by confirming data requirements, collecting relevant KYC information, undertaking research via internal and external sources, and gathering and analysing KYC documentation in accordance with regulatory and Company AML policy requirements
- Undertake KYC due diligence reviews in a timely manner to high quality standards, as per the Banks policies
- Analyse AML risks associated with the client and identify ‘red flag’ situations. Potential risks and operational issues should be identified and escalated as appropriate
- Appropriate and confidential handling / sharing of sensitive client data
- Contribute ideas and participation to further improve and streamline the KYC processes as well as participate in strategic technology change initiatives
- 5 years of similar professional experience in the banking sector in Switzerland
- Strong knowledge of CDB20 including A forms and due diligence
- Understanding the business sector with a focus in the corporate financial services industry
- Proficient with MS Office applications
- Effective communication skills at all levels and across all internal and external stakeholders groups
- Basic understanding of stocks, corporate and wholesale banking products
- Strong reading, comprehension and critical reasoning skills
- Ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and assessment risk scores and ability to interpret alerts, identify trends and inconsistencies
- Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Understanding of the end to end KYC and client on-boarding processes
- Familiarity with both domestic and international AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines, Control, Compliance/AML and Investigation functions in the banking industry, financial sanctions on banks and financial institutions (OFAC, HM Treasury, EU and UN sanctions)
- Ability to perform business communication written and verbal in French, English. Basic Spanish is an advantage
- Available immediately
- Residence in Switzerland mandatory
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are currently searching for a Sales & Suitability Compliance Officer to be responsible for the adherence to local and international regulations and standards related to conduct, as well as supervisory requirements and group expectations. The candidate shall manage the Bank’s relevant conduct related risks through the appropriate control and oversight activities.
This is a temporary mission until December 2024 with an immediate start.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Compliance SSU team,
- Controls and monitoring,
- Projects support,
- Suitability framework: governance and adequacy of products/services to the customers,
- Prevention of Market Abuse: employees transactions,
- Follow up on conditions set by local Supervisors, External and Internal auditors,
- SSU policies and procedures,
- Training for the sales force.
- Bachelor degree in economics, finance or related experience,
- Previous experience in the Banking industry within compliance (monitoring and transactions)
- Previous experience in the Operations department or in Financial Products related areas and understanding of security related processes,
- Previous experience in Market Abuse is highly desirable,
- Good multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage outstanding issues until resolution,
- Strong follow-up skills,
- Good knowledge of the different investment products,
- Good command of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint (presentations),
- English and French fluent, Spanish or Portuguese as a plus,
- Swiss residency,
- Availability immediate or ASAP,
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for a Technical Architect-Legal reporting to join the department in charge of designing and integrating software applications ranging from portfolio management systems and trading platforms to banking and corporate solutions. The division is responsible for some of the Group’s key innovations as well as sustaining business operations and developing custodian and fund administration services.
Responsibilities:
The Technical Architect will carry out technical analyses, provide operational support and monitor developments within the framework of the various development and maintenance projects placed under the responsibility of the domain Legal Reporting.
- Designing and offering high-performance IT solutions at the best price, in close collaboration with the development teams and information system architects
- Ensuring the technical design of implementations
- Coordinating the developments of technical teams based in Geneva and Luxembourg, following best practices and Agile values (Scrum)
- Participating in the developments
- Providing assistance, documenting and analysing production incidents and 3rd level support requests
- Ensuring the application of best development and industry practices defined by the market and by the Bank
- Drafting and communicating technical specifications, contributing to the various product backlogs
- University degree in Computer Science or training deemed equivalent
- At least three years’ experience as a technical lead in the field of banking IT
- PL-SQL language and database access tools expertise required
- Data pipeline development experience a plus
- Good knowledge of Agile principles with (ideally) experience of practicing Scrum
- Fundamental understanding of financial products, accounting and/or banking business
- Team spirit and analytical skills within the framework of a complex IT architecture; rigor and autonomy
- Stress resistant and ability to prioritise
- Fluency in French and English (both spoken and written)
- Must be a resident of Switzerland
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for a Credit Project Specialist – Private Banking to support the organization´s long-term strategic IT project, the upgrade of the core banking system.
The candidate will work from within the credit department, which provides lombard financing to private banking clients and monitors their compliance with collateral levels and credit limits. Integrating into the existing team, they will act as a subject matter expert for credit processes and procedures and represent the credit function in the bank-wide IT implementation project.
When not involved in project duties, the person will support the daily business of the department in a credit officer role, such as controlling risky exposures, managing pledges and collateral value, and risk reporting.
Responsibilities :
- Gather and organize information about existing processes, procedures and business requirements in the credit department.
- Compare the functionalities in the existing core system release with the ones available in the new release and identify gaps and opportunities.
- Participate as subject matter expert in the design, development, testing and implementation of the key credit risk functionalities in the new Core Banking System (T24, R22)
- Closely liaise and coordinate with the PMO, IT developers, project consultants, both inside and outside of working group meetings.
- Plan, coordinate and perform the Credit UAT.
- Acting as a back-up credit officer of the rest of the team in the BAU tasks: evaluating collateral, assigning pledges, detecting customers in breach of limits, extracting portfolio reports, validating day-to-day banking transactions blocked.
- University degree, preferably in Finance / Economics (or equivalent credit risk experience in banking).
- Certificates related to professional activity are an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years related experience in credit risk / middle office, ideally in lombard lending.
- Experience in change management, business process development, UAT.
- Good understanding of credit products, financial instruments and the banking business.
- Capacity to work independently on specific tasks and with a strong eye for detail.
- Strong problem-solving, project execution and communication abilities.
- Strong financial and non-financial analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, with French being an asset.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and meet deadlines.
- Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to assume responsibility for problem resolution.
- Swiss residency is a must have
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for a Credit Officer to join the lombard lending department, which provides secured financing to private banking clients and monitors their compliance with collateral levels and credit limits.
Integrating into the existing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating new credit proposals, controlling risky exposures at client level, managing pledges and collateral, and participating in IT projects.
This is a 12 months temporary mission running from January to end of December 2024.
Responsibilities :
- Analysis of credit proposals and preparation of documentation, working closely with the commercial function (front office)
- Detecting customers that are in breach of limits and managing these cases together with the front office
- Participating as a Subject Matter Expert in the design and testing of the credit risk functionalities in the new Core Banking System (T24, R22)
- Validating day-to-day banking transactions blocked for credit reasons and processing credit transactions in the core banking system
- University degree, preferably in Finance / Economics (or equivalent credit risk experience in banking)
- 3-5 years related experience in credit operations / credit risk management, ideally in a lombard lending role
- Good understanding of private banking needs for credit products including understanding of various financial instruments and markets
- Strong financial and non-financial analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Fluent in English and Spanish, French fluency will be a strong asset
- Capacity to work independently on specific tasks and with a strong eye for detail
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities and meet deadlines
- Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to assume responsibility for problem resolution
- Swiss residency is a must have
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Swiss Private Bank in Geneva, we are recruiting a Carried Interest Specialist to support the Global Head of Rewards, within the HR Department.
In this role, the successful candidate will be contributing to the design of carried interest and similar plans and be responsible for implementing and administering these plans. The applicant will also be tasked with coordinating and administering existing plans including managing onboarding and termination processes. Last but not least, the new recrue will also have to provide regular updates to senior management on carry valuations and projected cash flows.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop carried interest and similar plans, taking into account the tax and legal constraints of the different countries in which we operate (with a focus on Europe, Switzerland and the United Kingdom).
- Establish a coherent approach across the Group regarding core principles and rules, e.g. sharing ratios, vesting schedules, leaver provisions, etc.
- Managing ongoing carried interest and similar plans across various strategies (direct and multi- manager, private equity, private debt and private real estate).
- Provide support and documentation to existing staff, new joiners, candidates and leavers.
- Monitor market trends and regulatory, tax and legal developments that may impact the design and set-up of the carried interest and similar plans.
- Work closely with the investment teams, HR, Finance, Legal and Operations to implement up-to-date processes and provide relevant information across the company.
- Manage the investment teams’ commitments into their funds and the imlementation of any change in fund allocation in the course of the funds’ lives.
- Design and manage legal and operational distribution waterfalls within our private asset products and solutions.
- Maintain an information depository and provide ad hoc project support as required.
- University degree in Finance or Accounting; a tax/law background would be a plus.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a private asset boutique; Big 4 experience would be an asset.
- Experience in designing, structuring and implementing private asset distribution waterfalls as well as carried interest and performance fee plans within a global fund.
- In-depth understanding of fund structures and performance calculation of private assets funds (private equity, real estate, private debt), in particular structuring and implementing distribution waterfalls.
- Experience of working directly with investment or fund-structuring teams, with in-house exposure to finance, operations, compensation or accounting teams.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to prioritise and oversee several tasks at once.
- A self-starter able to work with a high level of autonomy across a global team.
- Written and oral fluency in English; French is required (C1 level).
- Based in Geneva, or willing to relocate.
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Swiss Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for several Operations Officers, with expertise in the areas of Private Equity, Alternatives or Funds.
Responsibilities
- Execution and accounting of subscriptions and redemptions of investment funds
- Input and monitoring of security trades and derivatives
- Transfers of securities
- Mandatory and elective corporate actions
- Security Masterfile management
- Regulatory and fiscal reporting
- Inward and outward payments
- Bank placements
- Swifts verification
- Credit cards billing
- Monitoring of transactions and pending files
- Reconciliation of cash and securities differences
- Contact with front office, internal departments and bank counterparties
- Previous experience in Operations departments required;
- Languages: French & English mandatory, Spanish an asset;
- Problem solving approach oriented and customer focused;
- Very good interpersonal skills and diplomacy;
- Teamwork and team spirit focused including flexibility and personal initiative;
- Very good computer skills
- Adaptable, team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude and clear motivation
- Swiss residency is a must have
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a a global investment and advisory firm in Geneva, we are looking for a Chief of Staff who will be responsible for optimizing the day to day of the wealth management business (consisting of Client Support, Relationship Management, and Wealth Governance) and implementing the agreed corporate strategy for the department across all of the firm's offices. This leadership position is at the helm of a constantly changing portfolio of projects that require sophisticated problem solving, commercial,and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
The role has commercial, strategic, managerial, and operational aspects to it including:
- Commercially, the role holder will: - support business development and sales efforts by deriving actionable insights from sales activities. - identify best practices when engaging in business development and prospect conversion; share these across the relationship management team. - enable the firm to capitalise on prospect, client, and relationship manager feedback by channelling it into the firm’s marketing activities, investment offering, and WM services so that these remain competitive. The role therefore entails pro-active inter-departmental engagement, particularly with the Investment Office, Finance, Marketing, and Digital leads.
- Strategically, the role holder will contribute to the firm’s strategic efforts. To do so, they will gather industry knowledge and propose strategic initiatives for the WM business to the Head of WM. Such initiatives will take into consideration factors including industry trends, evolution of the regulatory environment, client and prospect feedback, relationship manager feedback, and M&A opportunity.
- Managerially, the role holder will pro-actively and collaboratively work on the creation, execution, and oversight of business plans to: - achieve WM targets in relation to revenue, profitability, client satisfaction, client servicing, and advisory product penetration. - optimise talent management to keep the skills of WM talent up to date and WM resource resilient in the face of changing business needs, employee absences, and employee succession.
- Operationally, the role holder will contribute to the identification and resolution of matters that negatively impact prospecting, on-boarding, and the day-to-day servicing of clients as well as contribute to the optimization thereof through collaboration with internal team members such as the COO (e.g., process-level matters)
- 3+ years of wealth management industry experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) ideally in a field related to Business Management, Finance, or Economics
- Specific knowledge of the investment industry (financial instruments, workflows, major players, trends, etc.)
- Entrepreneurially minded and client-centric
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and ideally French too
- Demonstrable leadership, management, and inter-personal skills; including ability to make tough decisions, to change and adapt quickly, while remaining focused on customers and executing business initiatives
- Strong sense of prioritization and business planning skills; both tactically and strategically
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence internal business partners
- Superb business judgment and ability to think through complex business issues while maintaining a very high bar in execution (drive excellence in services, hiring, etc.)
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |
For one of our clients, a Private Bank in Geneva, we are looking for a Transactions Services Specialist who will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Execute Mutual and Hedge funds orders
- Manage full Investment funds process
- Administer full Private Equity process
- Monitor complete derivative workflow for options
- Process securities transactions and lifecycle events
- Manage complete process for Incoming and Outgoing transfers free of payments
- Process Internal transfers
- Reconciliate data between systems, platforms and counterparties
- Analyze and remediate failed trades and reconciliation breaks
- Deal with counterparties requests
- Work in partnership with other departments mainly with commercial team
- Complete required reporting
- Monitor Key performance and risk indicators
- Participate in projects
- Identify opportunities to reduce operational risk and improve operational efficiency
- Enhance client service level
- Experience with cryptocurrencies operation would be valuable
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five years of relevant experience in financial industry in the following fields: Investment funds, Alternative Investments, Derivative products, Risk and Project management an asset
- Strong technical knowledge of transactions lifecycle, trading processes, alternative products, private equity and applicable regulations
- Fluent in French and English
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Effective team player
- Deadline oriented and able to thrive in high pressure environment
- Strong communication skills
- Solid business analysis competences
- Available immediately
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| Job Category | Bank / Finance |