Lead Change. Shape the Future. Become Head of Operations & Governance - Investment Management Switzerland.

Does the idea of creating and transforming strategic frameworks across the entire Investment Management business excite you? Are you passionate about operational excellence, governance and compliance in a fast-paced financial environment? If you want to empower teams, drive process improvements and help build Zurich's future, this may be your next career step.

As the Head of Operations & Governance, you will play a critical role in streamlining our operations, advancing risk management and elevating governance standards. You'll collaborate with senior leaders and expert teams, growing both personally and professionally. At Zurich, we value courage and responsibility - you will Deliver with Excellence and Act with Integrity.

Find out here why Zurich Switzerland is among the "Top 5" companies in Switzerland. Become a part of it and apply as job title.  

What you will do

• Steer the implementation and ongoing optimization of operational processes within Investment Management Switzerland, ensuring full compliance with legal and internal policies.
• Lead and coordinate assurance activities, including external and internal audits, as well as FINMA on-sites with efficient planning and follow-up.
• Foster close collaboration with internal and external partners to maintain strong service relationships and effective oversight of key agreements.
• Drive improvements in control frameworks, reporting and compliance throughout Investment Management. Maintain the control framework for Investment Management.
• Champion innovation through technology adoption and process digitization to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

What you bring

• Extensive experience in investment management operations or governance (7+ years), ideally within Switzerland's financial sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and reporting standards for (insurance) investments.
• Advanced degree in finance, business or accounting.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and German.

Your contact

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: Bernd Makasy ()

Additional Information

Full time and part time:%

Work location: and become a part of it.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich accepts no applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We therefore request that recruitment agencies do not submit any candidate documents neither via our employees nor through our online career portal. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Thank you for your understanding.