Outsourcing Risk Manager

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world’s leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group is represented at 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, and currently employs over 5200 people. Pictet has been present since 1989 in Luxembourg, where it employs over 700 people.

FundPartner Solutions provides a full suite of fund administration and private label funds services. The global team of industry experts specialises in fund domiciliation, registration and governance, as well as risk compliance and investment management services.

Operations provide secure and efficient processing of Pictet’s banking transactions and investment funds. Our teams ensure all activities follow regulations and manage risks.
By developing and maintaining a modern, robust infrastructure, we guarantee reliable, high-quality services for Pictet wealth management, asset management and real estate clients.

Your role

Risk Identification & Oversight:

• Identify, assess, and monitor operational risks related to outsourcing, especially in IT and technology domains.


• Review, test, and maintain risk management frameworks and controls for outsourced activities, ensuring robust governance and vendor oversight.

Regulatory Compliance & Framework:

• Ensure regulatory oversight and compliance for IT outsourcing arrangements (intra-group and third-party) for Luxembourg-based entities, including reviewing exit strategies, outsourcing risk assessments, contracts, and CSSF notifications for critical or important ICT outsourcing.


• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and best practices in outsourcing and IT risk management, including DORA and GDPR.

Reporting & Innovation:

• Develop and present dashboards and reports to senior management and committees and contribute to the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of the outsourcing risk management framework, including alignment with regulatory requirements.


• Play a key role in leveraging technology, including AI and automation, to enhance the R&C framework of the organization.

Collaboration with stakeholders:

• Act as an intermediary within the Pictet Group, engaging with various stakeholders to review and understand incidents, review and validate remediation solutions, and ensure that agreed actions satisfy all parties involved, follow through full resolution of remediation plans.


• Ensure the follow-up of recommendations issued by control functions such as internal audit, external audit, ISAE auditors, regulatory authorities, and compliance, by overseeing the implementation of corrective actions and adherence to deadlines.

Risk culture:

• Collaborate with business units, senior management, and internal control functions to ensure alignment on risk management strategies and foster open communication on risk-related matters.


• Promote a strong risk culture at all levels of the organization by developing and delivering training and awareness initiatives focused on outsourcing risks, related controls, and individual responsibilities in outsourcing risk management.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT risk management, ideally within the financial sector or asset management


• Fluent in french and english. 


• Proven experience in IT risk management, outsourcing risk, or third-party risk management within the financial sector or a similar regulated environment.


• Strong understanding of IT processes, cybersecurity, and technology controls.


• Strong interest in new technologies, with a particular appetite for artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital transformation in Operations and Risk management.


• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.


• Familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g, DORA, GDPR, 18/698 etc.) and industry standards.


• Proficiency in incident reporting and monitoring tools.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.


• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Initiative and ability to anticipate risks.


• Leadership, accountability  influencing skills, and ability to promote a risk-aware culture.

Note

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.