Business Manager – Swiss Legal Entity & Local Operations (VP)

Job description

Business Manager – Swiss Legal Entity & Local Operations (VP) in Zurich, Switzerland.

Tasks

The role includes responsibility for Swiss legal compliance and local sales support. The main tasks include:

• Maintenance of governance and regulatory processes for the Swiss legal entity
• Representation on local committees and coordination with other relevant committees and the Luxembourg management company
• Control of stakeholder management to align internal and external parties with the objectives of the legal entity
• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including fund platforms, internal managers, and the Luxembourg management company

Tasks in detail

A. Swiss legal uniformity management

• Oversight of governance and regulatory processes for the Swiss legal entity
• Representation on local committees and coordination with other relevant committees and the Luxembourg management company
• Control of stakeholder management to align internal and external parties with the objectives of the legal entity
• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including fund platforms, internal managers, and the Luxembourg management company

B. Local operational support for sales distribution

• Financial coordination and reporting, in partnership with financial and regional stakeholders
• Coordination point for London-based colleagues and regional peers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Leadership and execution of key local projects and initiatives to support business objectives and operational efficiency
• Oversight of third-party relationships and effective office management
• Daily operational support to facilitate the effective operation of local sales distribution activities

C. Team Management

• Management of the local support team, including client service, foreign fund representatives, and office management
• Ensuring high standards of service delivery and operational excellence within the team

Requirements

• Degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field, with 5-7 years of experience in asset management or as a strategy consultant, ideally in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of the Swiss asset management landscape, including products, distribution, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership experience in small teams, with a hands-on approach to managing, motivating, and developing others
• Excellent analytical, financial, and commercial skills, with experience in preparing and interpreting management information and reports
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across teams
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (ThoughtSpot, Tableau, QlikView) and CRM tools (Salesforce) is advantageous
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken); adaptable, service-oriented, and effective at multitasking