Head of Fund Governance & Oversight

h3Description of the company /h3 pOur client is a well-established financial institution known for its long-standing stability, international footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. The organisation manages a broad range of investment solutions across multiple jurisdictions and places strong emphasis on governance, transparency, data quality and investor protection. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the company combines investment expertise with robust operational frameworks and continuously invests in process improvement, automation and technological innovation. /p h3Role Responsibilities /h3 pAs Head of Fund Governance Oversight, you will be responsible for overseeing fund data management, reporting, fund expense monitoring, NAV oversight and regulatory fund disclosures across a diverse cross-border fund platform. In addition to leading a small team of specialists, you will play a key role in strengthening operational efficiency, data quality and automation while acting as an important stakeholder within the fund governance framework. /p pThe role combines leadership, fund operations expertise, regulatory oversight and hands-on process optimisation. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead, mentor and develop a small team responsible for fund operations and fund data governance /li liOversee fund data flows across internal and external platforms while ensuring data accuracy, completeness and consistency /li liManage relationships with external service providers and data vendors /li liCalculate, review and validate key fund metrics, including expense ratios, transaction cost disclosures and regulatory reporting figures /li liOversee the production of investor disclosure documents and regulatory fund reporting /li liAct as the primary counterpart to external fund administrators regarding NAV oversight, NAV reconciliations and exception management /li liParticipate in fund valuation activities and contribute to valuation-related decisions and governance processes /li liCoordinate annual and semi-annual reporting processes, including collaboration with auditors, tax advisors and external stakeholders /li liReview fund-related invoices, operating expenses and service provider charges /li liOversee the preparation and quality assurance of factsheets, management reports and client reporting /li liIdentify opportunities to automate operational processes, improve data quality and increase efficiency across the fund platform /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 pYou hold a university-level qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline and bring several years of practical experience within fund operations, fund accounting, fund administration, fund controlling or fund audit. /p h3Additionally: /h3 ul liMinimum b7 years of professional experience /b within fund operations, fund administration, fund controlling, fund accounting or fund audit /li liStrong knowledge of investment funds across both Swiss and international fund structures /li liSound understanding of fund governance, fund oversight and regulatory fund reporting requirements /li liExperience supervising NAV production and validating calculations performed by external fund administrators /li liPractical experience interacting with auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators and other external stakeholders /li liExperience with Luxembourg and/or Swiss investment fund frameworks is highly desirable /li liExperience working with CACEIS or comparable fund administration providers is considered an advantage /li liStrong analytical capabilities and attention to detail /li liAdvanced Excel skills and experience working with databases and structured datasets /li liPractical knowledge of Python, SQL or comparable scripting and automation technologies is highly desirable /li liProven experience improving, streamlining or automating data and reporting processes is a strong advantage /li liLeadership experience is beneficial /li liHands-on mentality with the ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups /li liStrong sense of ownership, accountability and professional integrity /li liFluent in English; German and French are advantageous /li libValid CH work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship required /b /li libWillingness to work predominantly on-site /b /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liContribution to health insurance and meal allowance /li liLong-term career opportunities within a stable and internationally recognised financial institution /li liExposure to sophisticated private banking and wealth management clients /li liA collaborative and highly professional working environment /li liContinuous learning and professional development opportunities /li liModern workplace and international environment /li liCompetitive compensation and attractive employment conditions /li liOpportunity to build and develop long-term client relationships within a highly respected organisation /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr