Head of Fund Administration

Overview

Our client is a key player in the investment industry offering asset servicing to Swiss Financial Institutions (Banks, insurance companies, family offices, Real-Estate Investors…). They are looking for someone to Head their Fund Operations Team which delivers accounting, tax & reporting services for Swiss liquid & alternative & Real-Estate funds.

As Head of Fund Administration, you will combine team management, strategic leadership and operational expertise. Heading a team of experts and team managers, your success will depend on your team’s growth, and sustainability. As a member of the leadership team you will be actively contributing to the company’s strategy and long-term development, ensuring business continuity and client satisfaction. Heading the fund operations you will have a strong coordination role between all the key stakeholders (depositary banks, auditors, fund managers…).

As part of your role you will be expected to be an expert matter and operationally ensure accounting, tax and reporting teams respect deadlines and processes (for NAV calculations, financial reporting, VAT, tax reclaims and audits).

Lausanne, VD

• University degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fund audit and operations, especially Real-Estate
• Audit background in asset management within a big 4 company is a plus minimum at Senior Manager level
• Knowledge of different asset classes
• A minimum of 3 years in team management experience is mandatory
• Problem-solving and excellent sense of service
• Hard-worker and entrepreneurial spirit
• French and English Fluent

A strong intrapreneurial spirit, a passion for managing and developing people, a strong sense of organisational efficiency and coordination skills.

The opportunity to join a company that cares about the well-being of its employees, that seeks excellence and harmony among them.