Auditor : in Third Party Risk & Vendor Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Project & Process Management

• 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.

IT & Data Competency

• 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 & 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 & 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.

Minimum 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.
• Experience with the technologies and systems used in the financial industry, portfolio management systems, and risk management tools.
• Knowledge of identifying and managing operational risks, particularly in connection with trading, compliance, and financial processes.
• Regulatory knowledge of Swiss financial market regulation, especially FINMA.
• Ability to control change processes.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, serving as 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.