Middle Office - Associate

Our client :

A top tier private bank based in Geneva.

Role & Responsibilities :

Consist of The Securities, Cash and Tax Teams. Each team oversees the entire relevant processes (in- and out-sourced) for the WM entities based in Switzerland and in the UK.

The team also acts as centre of competence for the Front Office for all Middle Office related questions.

• Play a pivotal role setting up and maintaining control framework for Middle Office teams.
• Be in charge of ensuring all policies and KOP are respected as well as continuously propose improvements to the existing processes.
• Support will be required to : Review existing processes and proposing effective solutionsEnhance existing processes and guidelines with the newly implemented structureInvestigate, evaluate and provide recommendations for further process enhancementTest control tasks and document resultsApply critical thinking and analysis when reviewing the controlsTrack progress of the implemented tasks
• Definition of control framework and establishmentof the action plan
• Documentation of the new processes
• Ensuring cross team collaboration between Middle Office Teams, Vendor and Vendor management
• Provide FO support and act as an intermediary between the Front Office and Avaloq
• Oversee the timely delivery of the relevant regulatory reports
• Coordinate the implementation of new controls and processes

Profile :

• At least 3 years of Financial Services experience
• knowledge of the middle office activities, Operations or Global Custody, trade management or dealing services
• High level familiarity / knowledge of the Regulatory topics : Mifid, EMIR
• Experience with AIFs, Luxembourg-domiciled structures (especially unitized structures) under ELTIF or RAIF regimes, UCI Part II funds, Cayman and Delaware vehicles a strong plus
• Excellent level of English (min. Advanced level), German is a plus
• Proficient PC skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Avaloq is a plus
• Working knowledge of the Bank’s products and services as well as a firm understanding of the regulations, policies and procedures

Contract type : Temporaty (unlimited period)

Working place : Role can be located in Geneva or Zurich

Rate of activity : 100%

Starting date : ASAP

We guarantee you to handle your application in total confidentiality

Consultant responsable du mandat : Mouhssine Moudrik

Ref : MM270284801