Senior Infrastructure Risk Manager - Global Private Markets

Swiss Life; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Life Asset Managers is seeking a highly motivated Senior Risk Manager Infrastructure to lead risk management for infrastructure investments. Based at our Zurich head office, you will guide a cross-border team, perform pre- and post-transaction risk assessments, and contribute to risk strategy across private markets.

You will collaborate with investment teams and senior management, shaping risk indicators, stress testing, and integration with governance committees in a pan-European context.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance or engineering; subject-specific further education (CFA, FRM, ERP, CAIA) desired.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience within Infrastructure, Investment Management, Private Equity, Private Debt or Risk Management.
• Experience leading teams, projects or specialist groups, ideally within a matrix or functional leadership environment.
• Experience interacting with and constructively challenging senior investment professionals and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with portfolio analytics, scenario analysis and quantitative risk assessment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership to a small team of risk professionals across countries and entities.
• Conduct independent pre-transaction risk assessments and prepare risk recommendations for infrastructure investments.
• Post-transaction risk monitoring with periodic reporting to Risk Committees; asset valuation reviews.

Education

Master's degree

CFA/FRM/ERP/CAIA

Job description

Swiss Life Asset Managers is seeking a highly motivated Senior Risk Manager Infrastructure to lead risk management for infrastructure investments. Based at our Zurich head office, you will guide a cross-border team, perform pre- and post-transaction risk assessments, and contribute to risk strategy across private markets.

You will collaborate with investment teams and senior management, shaping risk indicators, stress testing, and integration with governance committees in a pan-European context.