Job Description:
* Lead asset management operations with expertise in financial markets, investment strategies, and asset classes.
* Ensure adherence to Swiss financial regulations (FINMA) and international standards such as MiFID II and AIFMD.
* Analyze financial data and key business metrics to inform strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive process optimization across operations, compliance, risk management, and reporting functions.
* Oversee change management efforts to integrate new technologies and streamline workflows.
* Implement project management methodologies to execute complex projects effectively.
Leadership Requirements:
* Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with a 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.
Critical Skills:
* Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in operations management within financial services, ideally in asset management in Switzerland.
* Proven track record in the management of operations, process optimization, digital transformation, and risk management.
* Degree in Business Finance, Legal, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Experience in implementing and optimizing business processes, particularly in operations, compliance, risk management, and reporting.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Knowledge of identifying and managing operational risks, particularly in connection with trading, compliance, and financial processes.
* Knowledge of Swiss financial market regulation, especially FINMA.
* Ability to control change processes.
* Flexible personality, multitasking, strong communicator with a down-to-earth personality.
* Fluency in German and English is required.