(Senior) Consultant - Financial Risk Management

About the role

KPMG is looking for a (Senior) Consultant for its Financial Services practice in Zurich, working full time (80-100%) on financial risk management. The role covers market, credit and liquidity risk and contributes to regulatory audits and advisory projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support client engagements on financial risk management, including market, credit and liquidity risk.
• Contribute to advisory projects and regulatory audits on capital and liquidity requirements, stress testing and risk governance.
• Analyse regulatory requirements and support their implementation, including Basel and FINMA frameworks.
• Perform analyses, structure findings and prepare client-ready presentations, reports and documentation.
• Assess risk management processes, methodologies and controls and identify improvements.
• Develop practical, tailored solutions together with clients and experienced KPMG specialists.
• Support project delivery through research, data analysis, workshops, testing and implementation.
• Help develop KPMG methodologies, market insights and internal knowledge on financial risk.

Required profile

• Master's degree in finance, economics, business administration, mathematics, engineering or a related discipline.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in financial services, risk management, banking, regulation or consulting; strong graduates may also be considered.
• Interest in financial risk management, with initial knowledge of market, credit, liquidity or capital risk topics.
• Understanding of Basel or FINMA requirements is an advantage.
• Fluent English and German; French is beneficial.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and prepare high-quality written and presentation material.
• Collaborative, proactive and client-oriented, with motivation to learn and take responsibility.

What we offer

• Personalized training, mentoring programs, networking and career development.
• Hybrid working, flexible hours, the option to work abroad (up to 10 days per year) and generous parental leave.
• Mobile phone coverage, travelcard and parking support, lunch allowance and discounts.
• Access to modern tools and AI technologies in the workplace.