Responsible Financial Controlling - Associate Director at Swissquote

Gland, Vaud, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Controlling, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, MS Excel, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, VBA, Python, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Team Management, Coaching, Mentorship, Performance Management

Industry

Banking

Description

Company Description Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential. We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +500’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms. Our +1000 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-pace environment. We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply! Job Description As an Associate Director in the finance department, you will be in charge of the financial controlling team where you will play an important role in analyzing the Group’s financial performance together with your team. Key responsibilities Operations management: Be responsible for the Group’s financial controlling, including: Oversight of the preparation of monthly financial analysis, including close follow-up of the Group’s KPIs in order to ensure sound financial management and support strategic business decisions Oversight of the preparation of quarterly financial reporting to the attention of the Board of Directors and other investor presentations Implementation of a framework to monitor and control different products and service’s profitability across the Group Cooperation with internal stakeholders to understand the different product data needs across the bank and implement relevant financial analysis Preparation of accurate reports and dashboards for various beneficiaries by collecting data from a variety of sources and presenting it in a clear and concise manner Performance and oversight of ad-hoc financial controlling tasks Participation in transversal projects in collaboration with various stakeholders within the Bank Be responsible for sales revenue activities, including: Preparation of the annual sales revenue budget Analysis of the sales’ revenue accounting compared to budget and oversight of the preparation of the weekly reporting to the Group’s Management Analysis of clients’ revenues and activities in our database Preparation of financial information such as sales committee reporting and analysis and segment reporting as per IFRS standards Close collaboration with senior management to support decision-making Be responsible for revenue financial data quality in our data analytics database, including: Supervise the performance of data reconciliation between accounting systems, data analytics database and risk systems Oversight and implementation of data-driven financial controls to detect unusual movements and ensure data integrity, consistency and reliability Ensure the maintenance of accurate documentation of all activities performed Team management (small team): Leading and supporting the team: Fostering a positive work atmosphere where employees feel motivated, valued, and connected to the team and the organization. Coaching and mentoring: Supporting employee growth through training, mentorship, coaching and advancement opportunities. Performance Management: Setting performance expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing any performance issues. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years track record in a similar role including a management experience Bachelor or Master's degree in Economics / Finance Degree in financial controlling (for example Expert in finance & controlling or equivalent) Very good knowledge and previous experience in management accounting or financial analysis Excellent command of MS Excel Knowledge of Tableau, SQL, Power BI, VBA and Python is a plus Fluent in English, French is a plus Good understanding of the banking business, ability to get the big picture Excellent communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with internal stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment Proactive mindset, with ability to work independently in a collaborative environment Good attention to the details and critical sense Self-driven with a “can do” attitude Additional Information SQ2

Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, you will oversee the financial controlling team and analyze the Group’s financial performance. You will manage financial reporting, profitability monitoring, and collaborate with internal stakeholders for data-driven financial analysis.