Structurer - Executive Director

As a Cross-Asset Structurer you will be responsible for designing and delivering financial products across multiple asset classes such as equities, fixed income, commodities, FX, and derivatives; tailored to meet the specific needs of retail clients. The role also involves monitoring regulatory changes that may impact the team’s mandate.

What you will do

Mandates Management:

  • Support the Team Head in managing team mandates by ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Provide analytical support to the team through data analysis and interpretation and model developments.
  • Monitor existing mandates, delivering insightful analysis to help refine strategies and improve client outcomes.

Products Development:

  • Design and Structure Solutions: Develop and support the implementation of complex, customized cross-asset financial solutions, including derivatives, structured notes, swaps, asset-backed securities, and financing products.

Client Engagement:

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand client needs, present product ideas, and explain structures in a clear way.

Risk Analysis:

  • Assess and manage various risks (market, credit, operational, legal) associated with proposed structures.

Market Research:

  • Conduct in-depth market and quantitative analysis to identify new trends, opportunities, and effective strategies.

Product Innovation:

  • Explore new asset classes and structuring techniques, respond to evolving regulations, and drive innovation in products and strategies.
  • Review legal provisions applicable to different products and lead cross-country discussions to ensure adherence to the highest standards, with support from Group Legal.
  • Develop efficient investment decision tools, utilizing back-testing and data analysis techniques to inform strategic investment decisions.

Regulatory Support:

  • Assist the current Head with derivatives regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor ongoing regulatory changes.
  • Support the implementation of regulatory changes across the group.
  • Ensure effective communication of regulatory updates.
  • Promote cost-efficient implementation of regulatory requirements.

Requirements

What you bring:

  • Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Economics.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in structured finance, derivatives, or product structuring within financial institutions, ideally investment banks.
  • Ability to project confidence, communicate effectively, and persuasively interact with senior professionals.
  • Ability to thrive in a global organization and demonstrated experience working in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of structured products, derivatives, and multi-asset classes.
  • Proficient in financial modeling, risk analysis, and quantitative techniques; programming skills (e.g., Python, C++).
  • Proficiency in developing efficient investment decision and reporting tools, including expertise in back-testing and data analysis techniques.
  • Strong grasp of financial markets and regulatory frameworks affecting product design and execution.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for both client-facing and internal coordination roles.
  • Mentor junior staff and support team development when needed.
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written); knowledge of German is an advantage.

Additional Info

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Salary: TBD
  • City: Zurich