Credit Operations & Monitoring Officer

Client:

As a distinguished banking and financial services institution, our Client provides customized investment advisory and asset management solutions for both private and institutional clients. Their long-established success is built on the dedication and expertise of their team members, and they offer a human-sized, dynamic, innovative place to work with likeminded professionals, as well as a collaborative team spirit. With a legacy spanning over 150 years and a presence in multiple global locations, they offer the chance to contribute to a thriving and forward-thinking organization. A bank that Finders works with regularly, as a trusted partner, thus able to explain the culture to any prospective applicant. 

Position:

 In this role as Credit Monitoring & Credit Operations Officer, you will be joining a busy, close-knit team where you can continue to consolidate your experience and learn from more senior team members.  The role also allows for you to be based in a beautiful part of Switzerland - namely Basel! You will play a key part in supporting the bank's lombard credit activities from a credit monitoring, second line stand point. The position requires a structured and flexible person who enjoys working across departments and contributing to the further development of internal processes.  Collaborating closely with the front office credit structuring team, in this second line position.  

Core tasks to include but not limited to:

-      Handling guarantees end-to-end

-      Performing credit checks, breaches, shortfalls etc

-      Providing second-level controls on the lending book

-      Ensuring close collaboration with various stakeholders, including Front Office, Trading, Legal, and Compliance 

Profile

• A completed banking apprenticeship or higher education in Banking/Finance
• Around 2-3 years' experience in credit operations or lombard credit monitoring business within a bank or financial institution
• Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Swift messaging
• A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with strong organisational abilities
• The ability to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills to build productive relationships across units
• Fluency in English, with German and French considered an advantage
• Happy to have an office-based job (no home working)
• Already resident in Switzerland with valid work permit or compelling reasons for moving to the Basel region

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join a leading international private bank where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability are at the heart of its culture. The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to diverse stakeholders, take ownership of responsibilities in credit operations, and play an active role in supporting the growth of the bank's credit business. Employees are empowered to shape their careers in an environment that values both professional expertise and personal contribution.