Head of Governance and Oversight of Legal and Compliance Risks

• 03 July 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Geneva Head of Governance and Oversight of Legal and Compliance Risks Job Description Our company EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations around the world. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. EFG is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment based on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means living in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. We firmly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive edge by promoting better decision-making and greater innovation. Our purpose and mission Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value - today and for the future. We are a private bank, offering customized solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and the way we collaborate with our clients and communities to create lasting value. Job Description This senior role is at the heart of the COO Legal & Compliance office and directly supports the COO in the management of compliance risk and the Group's control agenda. The role brings structure, coordination, and analytical supervision across all key compliance risk management processes. Acting as a delegate of the COO in certain internal governance committees and forums, the holder also collaborates with global and Swiss sanctions, anti-money laundering (FCC), and compliance risk control (CRC) officers to ensure risk alignment and operational reporting within the Compliance function. Main Responsibilities Governance of the Risk Management Framework • Act as the global point of contact for all matters related to the Legal & Compliance risk management framework. • Maintain and regularly review the risk taxonomy and compliance risk mapping, ensuring alignment with the methodology and updates of the Global Risk function. • Supervise the consistency of risk classification within the Compliance function and ensure traceability with Group Risk definitions. • Coordinate the periodic review of the Compliance Risk Appetite Statement, in collaboration with global and Swiss sanctions, FCC, and CRC officers (hereinafter the "PME") and the Global Risk function, to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal strategy. • Support the integration of key risk management processes (RCSA, KRI/KPI, CRA, surveillance results, and audit themes) into a coherent and documented compliance risk management framework. • Ensure the availability of clear documentation and act as the guardian of methodology, definitions, and governance records. • Participate in methodological discussions with the Global Risk function and contribute to the evolution of risk identification and measurement standards. Controls & Surveillance • Design and document 2LOD regulatory controls for the Legal & Compliance function in coordination with the PME. • Develop and maintain a surveillance plan covering all compliance risks, ensuring clarity of scope, methodology, and frequency. • Coordinate the execution of 2LOD surveillance activities with local teams and ensure timely follow-up on their implementation. • Consolidate surveillance activity results and thematic reviews, ensuring the quality and consistency of findings. • Assess whether identified findings impact the residual risk profile of the function and ensure appropriate escalation. • Monitor remediation actions related to surveillance results and validate their closure in coordination with control owners. • Ensure that control and surveillance result documentation is complete, traceable, and audit-ready. • Act as a point of contact for external auditors and internal assurance teams on surveillance-related matters. Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) • Lead the annual compliance risk assessment for all entities. • Challenge local submissions and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate risk notation and appropriate mitigation measures. • Consolidate results and produce reports and dashboards for management. • Monitor and report on the progress of CRA-related action plans. • Collaborate with PME to update the CRA based on the regulatory and internal risk management framework. • Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance transformation officer on system and process improvements associated with CRA. Governance of Key Risk and Performance Indicators • Consolidate and analyze data, trends, and actions reported by local teams and PME. • Coordinate and challenge KRI/KPI results, including action plans to achieve objectives when necessary. • Facilitate the annual review cycle: propose new indicators and remove obsolete ones. • Validate changes with PME to ensure consistency and relevance. • Prepare reports and narratives for governance committees. • Ensure the link between indicators and other compliance risk management processes.