Specialist, Product Operations in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe & Middle East

Specialist, Product Operations

Schroders, with headquarters in London, employs over 6100 talented people worldwide, operating in 38 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, 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 400 employees located in Zurich and Geneva. For our private clients we provide tailor made investment solutions and complementary financial services. Schroders in Switzerland ranked 4th place in Best Employers 2023. We scored strongly in the areas “Image & Growth”, “Working conditions & facilities” as well as “Sustainability”. We invest in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. We also specialize in providing high-quality private assets solutions to our clients.

To strengthen our product operations team at Schroder Investment Management Switzerland AG (SIMSAG) in Zurich, we are looking for an

Product Operations Specialist

Job specification

· Provide and coordinate with internal and external counterparties operational support to the SIMSAG investment desks (Convertible Bonds, Swiss Equity and Real Estate) and to the administration of SIMSAG

· Oversight and coordination of the administration of the Swiss funds

· Coordinate and oversee 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

· 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 at Central. As per November 2024, we will move into our new premises at Talstrasse in Zurich. Please apply online with your complete application. Only direct applications will be considered.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.

Schroder Investment Management (Switzerland) AG

Talent Acquisition / People & Culture

Central 2, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz

www.schroders.com