Business Risk Analyst – Trading Desks

coni+partner AG

. Conduct analyses of the Bank’s trading processes, operational risks and compliance, including EMIR and MiFID II .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeZurich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing trading processes, operational risks, and compliance with regulations such as EMIR and MiFID II. Proficient in developing control frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance trading operations and ensure regulatory adherence.

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Trading Process AnalysisOperational Risk ManagementCompliance with EMIR and MiFID IIFinancial Market KnowledgeIT Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Business Risk AnalysisAudit PlanningControl Framework DevelopmentProcess OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentTrading Systems Vulnerability EliminationInvestment Banking KnowledgeFinancial Products UnderstandingProcess Risk Familiarity

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStructured ApproachTeam OrientationCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Financial MarketsTrading RegulationsSecond-Line-of-Defence ControlsFinancial Market InfrastructureCompliance Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct analyses of the Bank’s trading processes, operational risks and compliance, including EMIR and MiFID II
Identify control gaps and develop solutions or optimise trading processes based on audit-identified deficiencies
Support the trading department in developing process and IT adjustments
Further develop and maintain a robust control framework within the trading department
Establish second-line-of-defence controls to optimise compliance with trading regulations
Work closely with IT, Trading, Legal & Compliance, and external specialists to implement trading-related policies and define roles and responsibilities
Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance and minimise risks associated with applicable laws and regulations
Prepare assessments of trading-related risks
Perform ad hoc project work in response to specific incidents to eliminate vulnerabilities in trading systems
Serve as the business division’s point of contact on compliance matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Business Informatics
Experience with trading processes as a Business Risk Analyst at a bank or as a bank auditor
Knowledge of investment banking, financial markets and financial products, and the regulatory environment
Understanding of financial market infrastructure activities
Familiarity with process risks in trading and knowledge of the relevant regulations
Strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as a structured and solution-oriented approach to work
Team-oriented with a high degree of personal responsibility and assertiveness
Ability to communicate clearly, negotiate skillfully and get everyone on board
Ability to meet deadlines precisely and set priorities
IT proficiency
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel)
German and English, both languages spoken fluently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Indefinite contract (Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag)
3-month probation period
42 hours/week
20 days of annual leave
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days a week on-site