Job Description
Who we are:
We at Swissblock are a private investment firm on a mission to lead the way in cross-asset investing. With a keen understanding that timing is paramount, we employ a systematic approach that combines robust algorithmic trading with exhaustive cross-asset market analysis.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an operations professional to join the existing team.
What you’ll be doing:
As an Operations Associate, you will be responsible for:
Supporting portfolio managers and execution traders. Your duties include trade capture, reconciliation, resolution of position and trade-related queries, ad-hoc reporting, settlement, compressions, collapses, and corporate actions.
Managing all related layers of complexity involved in daily positions and cash reconciliation.
Ensuring consistency of information in OMS to ensure the reliability of mark-to-market PnL.
You will also be interfacing with:
The technology team, to improve workflow and reporting automation, as well as to increase scalability.
Our compliance team, particularly with the maintenance of automated order filtering and management of exceptions.
Treasury activity (collateral and cash-equivalent management), to always allow portfolio managers and executing traders to operate safely.
Pricing and valuation review flow, focusing on easing communication through common data standards and understanding.
What you’ll bring:
Proven hands-on experience of two to five years in an operations team with significant flow that includes automated trading.
Performing trade settlement, as well as position and PnL reconciliations.
Strong, clear, and concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred experience:
Hands-on experience in IRS, CDS/CDX, FX forwards, and cash equities, especially in credit-related workflows (such as blended-coupon compressions for CDX).
Experience in collateral management (margin and cash).
Experience with corporate actions in cash equities.
Proficiency in German.
What We Offer:
Exciting role in a dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies, close collaboration with key decision-makers, and a high degree of ownership
Collaboration with a motivated, international team in the digital assets space
Modern office in Baar + up to 2 days of remote work per week
Attractive compensation package and competitive benefits
25 vacation days per year
Company events, team outings & offsites
Contribution to public transport (Half Fare Travelcard)
Ready to Join Our Team? Please apply with your CV, Cover Letter, diplomas and reference letters. We look forward to hearing from you.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
