Investment Manager

Phoenix Capital; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Capital in Zürich seeks an Investment Manager to join our on-site team. You will evaluate opportunities, develop strategies, and manage portfolios rooted in our rigorous, research-driven approach.

You will produce actionable recommendations and contribute to ongoing platform improvements. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience translating research into practice, and a collaborative mindset for a demanding, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Strong investment management experience and portfolio construction skills.
• Advanced analytical capabilities applied to investment strategies and risk.
• Proficient in translating research into practical portfolio implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities and assess potential returns and risks.
• Develop and refine investment strategies aligned with research findings.
• Monitor portfolios and report performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with research teams and contribute to platform improvements.

Skills

Investment Management

Analytical Skills

Finance Knowledge

Portfolio Implementation

Communication (English)

German Advantage

Independent & Teamwork

Asset Management Experience

Education

Finance/Economics/Math degree

Tools

Excel

Portfolio analytics tools

Job description

Company Description

Phoenix Capital develops an investment research platform that connects economic mechanisms, quantitative evidence, and practical implementation. The firm emphasizes hypothesis-driven research with clearly defined information sets and transparent methodologies. Evaluations focus on credible baselines, transaction costs, and risk to ensure robust decision-making. Phoenix Capital prioritizes reproducibility and encourages independent scrutiny, creating a rigorous and collaborative environment for investment professionals.

Role Description

The Investment Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Zurich. This role involves evaluating investment opportunities, developing and refining investment strategies, and managing portfolios in line with the firm’s research-driven approach. The Investment Manager will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, interpret economic and market data, and prepare clear recommendations and reports for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include monitoring portfolio performance, assessing risk and transaction costs, collaborating with research teams, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the investment platform. The role also requires participation in investment committee discussions and maintaining high standards of documentation, transparency, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Investment Management and managing diversified Investments.
• Advanced Analytical Skills applied to Investment Strategies and financial decision-making.
• Solid understanding of Finance, including markets, instruments, and risk frameworks.
• Experience translating research and quantitative evidence into practical portfolio implementation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency with analytical tools and software (e.g., Excel, statistical or portfolio analytics tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rigorous, research-focused environment.
• Prior experience in asset management, hedge funds, or investment research is highly beneficial.