Lead, Fund Operations & Middle Office Control

coni+partner AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

coni + partner is recruiting a Team Leader for the Middle Office Control / Fund Operations in Zurich. You will manage data flows for funds (CISA, ETF, UCITS), ensure data quality, NAV calculations, and prepare fund reports while guiding a team and defining best practices.

You will interact with fund managers and regulators, drive process improvements, and lead automation projects within Fund Operations, including ad hoc initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking & Finance or Economics is required or strongly preferred.
• CPA or CISA certification is an advantage.
• Professional experience in fund services, middle office, or audits at a Big Four is desirable.
• Knowledge of Swiss and international funds is essential.
• Experience with FINMA, FMA, CSSF or similar regulatory bodies is helpful.
• Programming skills in Python, SQL and VBA are beneficial.
• Strong data quality, NAV calculations, and reporting experience is expected.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and process-improvement mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data flows in the asset management middle office for funds (CISA, ETF, UCITS).
• Lead and develop the team, define concepts and best practices.
• Supervise data quality, NAV calculations, fund metrics, and report preparation.
• Make valuation decisions and participate in relevant committees.
• Collaborate with other teams and monitor regulatory requirements.
• Plan and implement optimisation projects and automate Fund Operations processes.
• Handle ad hoc projects.

Skills

Team leadership

English fluency

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Process automation

Python

SQL

VBA

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Banking & Finance or Economics

CPA or CISA advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

coni + partner is recruiting a Team Leader for the Middle Office Control / Fund Operations in Zurich. You will manage data flows for funds (CISA, ETF, UCITS), ensure data quality, NAV calculations, and prepare fund reports while guiding a team and defining best practices.

You will interact with fund managers and regulators, drive process improvements, and lead automation projects within Fund Operations, including ad hoc initiatives as needed.