Head of Fund Operations, JSSIF

Your role

As Head of Fund Operations at J. Safra Sarasin Investment Funds, you will be responsible for fund data management, cost transparency, NAV monitoring, and fund reporting across the entire Swiss and Luxembourg fund portfolio, and will serve as a member of the Valuation Committee. You will provide hands-on leadership to a small team of experts with strong data and automation skills to enhance the quality and efficiency of fund operations processes (including tax matters).

Your tasks

• Lead and develop the three-person fund operations team, which covers the entire range of Swiss and Luxembourg funds
• Assign tasks, prioritize and monitor work, and ensure that tasks are completed to the highest standard
• You are responsible for fund data management, cost transparency, NAV monitoring, and fund reporting across the entire range of Swiss and Luxembourg funds, and serve as a member of the Valuation Committee
• As a member of the evaluation committee, contribute to evaluation decisions
• Monitor fund data flows into internal systems, ensure data quality and completeness, and manage the relationship with the system provider
• Calculate and/or validate fund metrics (TER, PTR, OOC, transaction costs, etc.) and manage PfRIps-KID production
• You served as the point of contact for CACEIS regarding NAV data, including plausibility checks and the handling of NAV errors
• Manage the annual and semiannual fund reports, coordinate with auditors and tax advisors, and review fund-related invoices
• Oversee the production of fact sheets, monthly manager reports, and recurring reports for major clients

Your profile

• Higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in finance, business/economics, accounting, or a related field
• 7+ years of practical experience in fund operations and at least 2 years of experience in fund administration and/or financial reporting under the supervision of a senior fund administrator
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss and Luxembourg fund regulatory frameworks (CISA/FINMA/AMAS, UCITS/CISSP) and experience monitoring NAVs in coordination with a fund administrator
• Experience with CACEIS in an IT-related role is a plus
• Experience with Python or a similar scripting language, as well as advanced Excel, databases, and structured data (e.g., SQL)
• A proven track record in automating data and reporting processes is a major advantage
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work with various stakeholders
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and a high sense of responsibility
• Leadership experience is a plus
• Fluency in English; fluency in German and French is a plus

Your advantages

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family-run bank
• Central office locations in cities throughout Switzerland
• Above-average insurance coverage, fully paid for by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive Offer