Product Manager Investment Ops Associate

Our opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of relevant work experience in the fund industry with a management company or a fund administrator.

A strong background in project management will be considered as an asset.

This role involves launching new funds and share classes, overseeing fund administrators and management companies, accompanying annual fund audits, and performing a variety of other critical functions. The funds in question include Irish domiciled UCITS with traditional assets, as well as Luxembourg domiciled RAIF or UCI Part II – ELTIF with private assets.

Your role

As a Product Manager Investment Ops Associate your main responsibilities will involve:

• Assist in launching new funds and new share classes.
• Accompany the annual fund audit process.
• Perform oversight of the fund administrator and management company.
• Oversee production, review and ensure accuracy of fund factsheets and other fund marketing materials.
• Oversee production, review and ensure accuracy of PRIPS KID, UCITS KIIDs as well as relevant SFDR disclosures.
• Oversee fund budgets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Accompany onboarding of new investors with the transfer agent, as well as connecting new intermediaries like fund distribution platforms (e.g., Allfunds) or others.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Product Manager Investment Ops Associate your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in fund launch, oversight, and project management, ideally with a fund administrator, depositary or a fund management company.
• Strong understanding of relevant fund regulatory regimes in Luxembourg and/or Ireland, in particular UCITS and Luxembourg RAIF or UCI Part II ELTIF funds.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• CFA or CAIA will be considered as an asset.
• Proficiency in English.
• German will be considered as an asset.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English and Spanish classes depending on the needs.
• Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
• Life, accident, and Health Insurance.
• Collective Life Retirement Plan.
• 2000 referral bonus if you bring other talented people like you.
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts.
• Functional diversity benefits.
• Events: summer and Christmas party, different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more.
• No dress code.

Primary work location is Barcelona, Poblenou. Please apply with your CV in English.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.