Head of Investment Fund Operations

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Fund Operations to oversee the operational management of a diverse Swiss and Luxembourg fund portfolio within an established international private banking environment. In this responsible leadership role, you will manage a small team of fund operations specialists and ensure reliable, accurate and efficient processes across fund data, cost management, NAV controls and reporting. You will work closely with internal stakeholders as well as fund administrators, system providers, auditors, tax advisors and other external partners. As a member of the Valuation Committee, you will also contribute your expertise to fund valuation-related decisions. The position offers a combination of team leadership, fund operations expertise, data management, regulatory knowledge and process automation , with considerable scope to improve existing processes and further professionalise the operational setup. Location: Basel Your Responsibilities: Manage and develop a team of three Fund Operations specialists and oversee operations for the complete Swiss and Luxembourg fund portfolio Ensure the availability, integrity and quality of fund data across the relevant internal systems Monitor end-to-end data flows and act as the key contact for the external system provider Review and validate important fund indicators such as TER, PTR, OGC and transaction costs Take ownership of the PRIIPs KID production process and ensure that the underlying information is accurate and up to date Manage the relationship with CACEIS concerning NAV data, including plausibility controls and the investigation and resolution of discrepancies Participate in valuation-related decisions as an active member of the Valuation Committee Coordinate the preparation and publication of annual and semi-annual fund reports Liaise with auditors and tax advisors and oversee relevant fund-related tax topics Review fund-related invoices and ensure transparency and accuracy of associated costs Coordinate the preparation of factsheets, monthly fund manager reports and regular reporting for wholesale clients Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency, automation and data quality Drive the use of automation and data-driven approaches to improve fund operations and reporting Ensure that operational processes and reporting activities are aligned with ap…