Schroders with headquarters in London employs over 4100 talented people worldwide, operating from 41 offices in 27 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
Schroders in Switzerland is a renowned Financial Institution with around 380 employees located in Zurich and Geneva. For our private clients we provide tailor made investment solutions and complementary financial services. On behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, we invest in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. We also specialise in providing high-quality private equity solutions to our clients.
For our Asset Management entity within Schroder Investment Management (Switzerland) AG in Zurich we are looking for a
Product Operations Specialist 100%
Job specification
• Provide and coordinate with internal and external counterparties operational support to the SIMSAG investment desks (Insurance Linked Securities, Convertible Bonds, Multi-Asset, Swiss Equity and Real Estate)
• Manage the OTC transaction execution process
• Oversight and coordination of the administration of the Swiss funds
• Coordinate projects such as implementation of operational changes, process developments and product onboarding
• Analysis, control and management of data for internal and external reporting
• Monitor the quality of services delegated to third parties (quality of delivery of services delegated and compliance with Service Level Agreements)
• Regular contact with internal and external parties. This may involve routine information exchange; assisting others in activities such as selling, maintaining client / supplier relationships
Required profile
• University degree or equivalent. Fully conversant with all major aspects within a specific area of Finance / Accounting
• 1-5 years’ experience within the field
• Fluency in English and German
• Very good command of MS Office particularly Excel and Visual Basic
• Very good numerical and analytical skills
• Experience in coordinating projects, knowledge of MS Project is a plus
• Integrity and ability to interact with colleagues in a firm and professional manner
• Is required to make routine judgments in situations which are well precedent and uncontentious
• Problem solving skills and ability to perform well under pressure and against tight deadlines
We offer a challenging, diverse and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions in an international, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The office is located only 5 minutes from Zurich main station. Please apply online, with your complete application. Only direct applications will be considered.
Schroder & Co Bank AG
Human Resources
Pfingstweidstrasse 60, CH-8031 Zürich, Schweiz
Tel: +41 (0)44 250 11 11
www.schroders.com