Aequor Consulting GmbH
Cross-Asset Structurer, Executive Director (m/f/d)
Our customer from the insurance industry now serves more than 1.4 million Swiss customers and therefore stands out as a brand! Become part of an international company based in Zurich and apply now for the role of Cross-Asset Structurer, Executive Director (m/f/d).
Your Responsibilities
- Support the Team Head in managing team mandates, including resource allocation, mandate monitoring, and delivering analytical insights and model developments.
- Design, structure, and support the implementation of complex cross-asset financial solutions (e.g., derivatives, structured notes, swaps, ABS, financing products).
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand client needs, present product ideas, and clearly explain product structures.
- Assess and manage market, credit, operational, and legal risks associated with proposed structures, including reviewing legal provisions and coordinating cross-country alignment with Group Legal.
- Conduct market and quantitative research, explore new asset classes and structuring techniques, develop investment decision tools (incl. back-testing), and drive product innovation.
- Support derivatives regulatory requirements, monitor regulatory changes, ensure effective communication, and promote cost-efficient implementation of regulatory updates across the group.
Your Profile
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Economics and 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.Excellent English communication skills (oral and written); knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Proficient in financial modeling, risk analysis, and quantitative techniques; programming skills (e.g., Python, C++).Deep understanding of structured products, derivatives, and multi-asset classes.
- 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.
Benefits
- Work from home working models
- Option for a time-out (sabbatical)
- Generous premium discounts and grants
- Discounts for the use of public transport
- Cost sharing for external training
- Internal sports club facility