Head Fund Operations JSSIF

J. Safra Sarasin; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial culture in a family‑fн

Central city office locations acrossSw

Above average insurance coverage

Health and meal allowance

Global growth strategy

Competitive offering

Job summary

J. Safra Sarasin Investmentfonds seeks a seasoned Head of Fund Operations to lead a small expert team and oversee fund data, NAV processes and reporting across Swiss and Luxembourg ranges.

You will drive automation, ensure data quality, and contribute to valuation and governance through the Valuation Committee. You will bring 7+ years in fund controlling or related fields, deep knowledge of Swiss/Luxembourg frameworks, and strong Python/SQL skills to streamline operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical experience in fund controlling, fund accounting, fund administration or fund audit.
• Knowledge of Swiss and Luxembourg fund frameworks (CISA/FINMA/AMAS, UCITS/CSSF).
• NAV oversight experience with a fund administrator.
• CACEIS experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Python or comparable scripting, Excel, databases and SQL.
• Track record in automating data and reporting processes.
• Strong leadership and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; German and French are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fund Operations team of three employees, covering the full Swiss and Luxembourg fund range.
• Oversee fund data flows into internal systems, ensure data quality and completeness, and manage the relationship with the system provider.
• Calculate and validate fund metrics (TER, PTR, OGC, transaction costs) and manage PRIIPs KID production.
• Act as counterpart to CACEIS on NAV data, including plausibility checks and NAV error handling.
• Contribute valuation decisions as a member of the Valuation Committee.
• Steer annual and semi-annual fund reports, coordinate auditors and tax advisors, verify fund-related invoices.
• Oversee factsheet production, monthly manager reports and recurring reporting to wholesale clients.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Automation skills

NAV oversight

Fund reporting

Python

Excel advanced

SQL

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Finance

Tools

CACEIS

Job description

Your Role

As Head Fund Operations at J. Safra Sarasin Investmentfonds, you are responsible for fund data management, cost transparency, NAV oversight and fund reporting across the full Swiss and Luxembourg fund range, and act as a member of the Valuation Committee. You will provide hands‑on leadership to a small expert team, with strong data and automation skills to raise the quality and efficiency of fund operations processes (including tax related matters).

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Fund Operations team of three employees, covering the full Swiss and Luxembourg fund range
• Oversee the fund data flows into internal systems, ensure data quality and completeness, and manage the relationship with the system provider
• Calculate and/or validate fund metrics, (TER, PTR, OGC, transaction costs, etc.) and manage the PRIIPs KID production
• Act as counterpart to CACEIS on NAV data, including plausibility checks and handling of NAV errors
• Contribute valuation decisions as a member of the Valuation Committee
• Steer the annual and semi-annual fund reports, coordinate auditors and tax advisors, and verify fund-related invoices
• Oversee factsheet production, monthly manager reports and recurring reporting to wholesale clients

Your Profile

• Higher education (university / FH) in Finance, Business/Economics, Accounting or a related field
• 7+ years of practical experience in the field of fund controlling, fund accounting, fund administration or fund audit
• Sound knowledge of Swiss and Luxembourg fund frameworks (CISA/FINMA/AMAS, UCITS/CSSF) and experience in NAV oversight vis‑à‑vis a fund administrator
• Working experience with CACEIS is advantageous
• Experience with Python or comparable scripting as well as advanced Excel, databases and structured data (e.g. SQL)
• Successful track record in automating data and reporting processes is a strong advantage
• Hands‑on mentality and ability to work with various stakeholders
• Strong work ethics, integrity and high level of accountability
• Leadership experience is beneficial
• Fluency in English; fluency in German and French is a plus

Your Benefits

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
• Central city office locations across Switzerland
• Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
• Global growth strategy and stable environment
• Competitive offering