COO

• Great career opportunity
• Join a Dynamic, Independent and Entrepreneurial Wealth Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Swiss Wealth Manager and MFO with strong presence in the local Swiss market and with clients in Europe.

Job Description

• Oversee wealth management operations with a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and asset classes
• Ensure compliance with Swiss financial regulations (FINMA)
• Analyze financial data and key business metrics to support strategic decision making
• Drive process optimization across operations, compliance, risk management and reporting functions
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams with a strong focus on operations
• Communicate effectively across all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, regulators and board members
• Identity 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

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in operations management within financial services
• Proven track record in the management of the operations of a growing wealth 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
• Experience in implementing and optimizing business processes, particularly in the areas of operations, compliance, risk management and reporting
• Knowledge of Swiss financial market regulation, especially FINMA
• Experience in implementing and optimizing business processes, particularly in the areas of operations, compliance, risk management and reporting
• Supporting the auditor in preparing and completing the auditing process
• Flexible and entrepreneurial personality. Able to multitask with strong communication skills and down-to-earth
• Fluent in English and German. Fluent Italian is a big advantage

What's on Offer

Great career opportunity to help further grow an already successful, Swiss wealth manager