Job Title: Senior Asset Management Operations Manager
About the Role:
* Lead asset management operations with a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and asset classes (e.g., equities, bonds, private equity, hedge funds, etc.)
* Ensure compliance with Swiss financial regulations (FINMA) and international standards such as MiFID II and AIFMD
* Analyze financial data and key business metrics to support strategic decision-making
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive process optimization across operations, compliance, risk management, and reporting functions
* Lead change management efforts to integrate new technologies and streamline workflows
* Utilize agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management methodologies to execute complex projects effectively
Technical Requirements:
* Manage and enhance the firm's technical infrastructure, including trading platforms, portfolio management systems, and risk management tools
* Implement advanced data management strategies, leveraging analytics tools to optimize decision-making and risk management
* Lead digital transformation initiatives, including process automation (e.g., RPA - Robotic Process Automation)
* Oversee cybersecurity frameworks to maintain data integrity and IT security
Leadership and Stakeholder Management:
* Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with a strong focus on operations and IT
* Communicate effectively across all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership
* Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and board members
Risk and Compliance Management:
* Identify and mitigate operational risks related to trading, compliance, and financial processes
* Ensure seamless integration of regulatory requirements into daily operations to maintain full compliance with industry standards
Requirements:
* Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in operations management within financial services, ideally in asset management in Switzerland
* Proven track record in the management of the operations of a growing asset manager, process optimization, digital transformation, and risk management
* Degree in Business Finance, Legal, Business Administration, or a related field
* Leadership experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, with a particular focus on operations and IT
* Process optimization: Experience in implementing and optimizing business processes, particularly in the areas of operations, compliance, risk management, and reporting
* Experience with the technologies and systems used in the financial industry, portfolio management systems, and risk management tools
* Experience in Operational Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying and managing operational risks, particularly in connection with trading, compliance, and financial processes
* Regulatory knowledge: Knowledge of Swiss financial market regulation, especially FINMA
* Change management: Ability to control change processes
* Strategic thinking but at the same time hands-on that is a leading example
* Flexible personality, multitasking, strong communicator with a down-to-earth personality
* Fluency in German and English is required
* Lead strategic operational initiatives in a dynamic financial services environment
* Be at the forefront of digital innovation and regulatory compliance in asset management
* Work in a collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on professional development