Career start in Financial Risk Management Consulting (Associate / Senior Associate)

Be a part of The New Equation.

Your Team

Join our Financial Risk Management (FRM) team and become part of the leading Swiss company in advisory and assurance services for banks and financial institutions of all sizes and regulatory categories. We bring unparalleled expertise across local retail, universal, private, and large international banks. Our mission tackles complex quantitative challenges and regulatory needs, providing effective financial risk modeling solutions. We develop, implement, and validate models for credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty credit risk, ensuring compliance and strategic value. Join us and master advanced risk management practices.

Zürich

to be discussed

100%

Advisory

ID: 595148WD

Your Impact

Help clients develop, enhance, and review financial risk models using advanced ML/AI technology to manage risk, assess market opportunities, and create business benefits.

Analyze large datasets, identify risk factors, build prototypes, interpret results, and support clients in implementing recommendations to add business value.

Identify innovative applications of machine learning techniques in financial risk management and implement prototype solutions as proposals to clients.

Support banks of various categories to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (Basel Framework, FINMA, and other regulatory frameworks).

Communicate complex quantitative and analytics concepts clearly and concisely to key client stakeholders.

Work on projects and exchange experiences with colleagues with different skillsets across different platforms.

Your Skill Set

As a career starter, you hold or are nearing completion of an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative topic, such as physics, mathematics, computer science, data science, machine learning, engineering or quantitative finance.

Thorough understanding of statistics, probability and ML/AI techniques. Knowledge of quantitative finance is a plus.

Strong programming knowledge in languages for data analysis and quantitative modeling (Python and/or R).

Bring innovative solutions and fresh perspectives to a fast-paced environment. Able to read a technical paper, capture the main concepts and provide a proof-of-concept implementation.

Prior experience (1-3 years) in quantitative risk analysis/modelling or from working in a consulting firm or internal strategy department is ideal, but not required

Skilled in translating technical knowledge into insights that are easily digestible for leadership and non-technical project teams, both verbally and in writing.

Excel as a team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Fluent in English and either French or German, capable of effectively communicating in a diverse team.

Your Benefits

Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.

Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You’ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.

Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.

Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it’s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.

Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.

My Benefits Portal Introducing our special offers and discount platform! With this platform, you’ll have access to exclusive deals and discounts on a variety of products and services. Whether you’re looking for the latest fashion trends, the hottest tech products, or the best travel packages, our platform offers something for you.

Your Contact

Fallone Hampel

Recruitment Team

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Tel. +41 58 792 53 21

Links

Application process

Career events

More about benefits

Our culture

Your Contact

Fallone Hampel
Recruitment Team
+41 58 792 53 21

About PwC

External content from YouTube

This video cannot be displayed due to the cookie settings. If you would still like to watch the video, you should accept the cookies.

Be a part of The New Equation PwC Switzerland is the leading audit and advisory company in Switzerland. As an independent member of the international PwC network, we help organisations and individuals to deliver solutions and sustained outcomes in the areas of assurance, advisory and tax services.

offices

employees

women

nationalities

average age

million CHF gross revenue