At Vontobel, we are committed to actively shaping our future. We create and pursue investment opportunities that get our clients ahead. As a global financial service provider with Swiss roots, we specialize in wealth management, active asset management and investment solutions that fit.
Our team in Asset Management is looking for a Head Middle Office (100%). This role requires leading and supervising a team and helping to shape processes. Overall the Middle Office function supports the Asset Management operating model.
Your challenge:
Leading the Middle Office Team of Vontobel Asset Management
Continously ensure position and cash data quality for investment teams
Ensure timely and correct settlement
Measure quality and foster feedback from clients
Drive continous improvements in quality, accuracy and timeliness
Initiate, sponsor and drive IT projects that have a lasting impact on the organization and enable future growth
Define requirements on Middle Office perspective for target operating model
Line Management of 10 persons
Your qualification:
Three to five years' experience in a similar leadership role (Asset Manager, Hedge Fund or Investment Bank)
Very good knowledge/experience in operations or operational improvement Projects
Understand, guide, manage and troubleshoot trade servicing and settlement, cash management, FX and reconciliation processes across a broad variety of portfolios, asset classes and custodians reconciliation process and settlement process
In depth know how of instrument types (equities, bonds, derivatives, FX, etc.)
University degree in BA, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related fields
Experienced in change management
Comfortable in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment and able to identify and implement process improvements
Self-driven innovation promoter with strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Good written and verbal communications skills, fluent in English and German
Take ownership and bring opportunities to life. Be Vontobel.
