Private Markets Impact Investing
Risk & Compliance Officer (ca. 20%)
Job Location
EBG Investment Solutions AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Description
Energized by impact and private market investments? Join our dedicated international team in a senior role as ‘Head of Finance, Risk & Compliance’. The successful candidate, who may also be a career returner, will have strong financial expertise, risk management acumen, good communication skills, adaptability, and accountability. This senior role offers the perfect blend of access to international private markets and the opportunity to drive meaningful change through investments with a strong focus on sustainability and impact.
Responsibilities
- Risk management and compliance at corporate level within the FINMA regulatory framework, collaborating with external deputy head Risk & Compliance, regulatory auditor and foreign AIFM business partners and service providers.
- Preparation of data and reports in view of the annual regulatory audit in line with
FINMA’s specifications. - Ongoing updating of the control system and of the corporate directives KYC processes and risk analysis for new clients and business partners.
- Member of the Investment Committee (veto right).
Qualifications
We are looking for a strong personality who is motivated, organized and capable of working in a dynamic environment. To fit into our team, you will have strong analytical skills, pay great attention to detail and be able to work independently. Passion for sustainability and impact matters is a plus.
More specifically, you will meet the following requirements:
- A university degree or equivalent with at least 8-10 years relevant professional experience, of which 3-5 years ideally in a comparable position in international asset management, preferably Alternative Investments / Private Equity.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills with problem-solving abilities and broad-based operational experience.
- A constructive, diligent and well-structured approach to work and high reliability, excellent interpersonal skills and highest integrity.
- Practical, proactive, flexible and delivery-focused team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.
- Excellent written and oral skills in German and English.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
- Swiss/EU National or valid Swiss Work Permit.
We offer
- An entrepreneurial working environment within a small, dynamic and motivated international team of senior professionals.
- A challenging and diverse range of responsibilities at the forefront of global impact investing.
- A senior part-time role with active participation in designing and developing our growing business platform.
- A well established and maintained risk management & compliance control system as a solid foundation to execute this role.
- Certain flexibility of workplace and working hours.
About EBG
EBG Investment Solutions AG (www.ebg-is.com) is an independent, globally active, FINMA-licensed portfolio manager and investment advisor, headquarters in Zurich. We operate as an external specialist CIO Office, providing sustainable private markets investment solutions for institutional asset owners and professional business partners. Since 2010, we have been enabling our clients to build future-proof, resilient and market return portfolios at the intersection of economic success and strong environmental and social added value.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter at: hugh.parry@ebg-is.com
