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

Tasks

The position of Business Manager for the Swiss legal entity and local operations involves the following tasks:

• Maintain oversight of governance and regulatory processes for the Swiss legal entity, ensuring full compliance with local requirements.
• Serve as the local representative on the local legal entity committee and act as a key liaison with other relevant committees as well as the Luxembourg management company.
• Drive effective stakeholder management, aligning internal and external parties to support the legal entity's objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including fund platforms, internal management, and the Luxembourg management company.
• Manage financial coordination and reporting, partnering with Finance and regional stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment.
• Act as the point of coordination for London-based colleagues and regional peers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Lead and execute local key projects and initiatives to support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Oversee third-party relationships and ensure effective office management.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to facilitate the effective running of local sales distribution activities.
• Supervise the local support team, including client services, foreign funds representative officer, and office management staff.
• Ensure high standards of service delivery and operational excellence within the team.

Requirements

The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

• 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 market, including products, distribution, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership experience in small teams, with a hands-on approach to managing, motivating, and developing employees.
• 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 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.

We offer

The position offers a variety of opportunities, including:

• The opportunity to be part of a global leader in investment management.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse client base of financial intermediaries, wholesale, and institutional clients.
• The opportunity to work in a lean and collaborative environment.