Our Client is a well established and solid Swiss Financial Services Company with rich history of success and large international exposure. For their Head Operations Office in Zurich we are looking for a
Senior Controller Business Management - COO Office

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to COO Chief of Staff, manage financial strategy and development – act as a sparring partner for the bank’s key projects
Maintain and optimize the financial management of the COO division in terms of operative controlling, reporting, and budgeting (IT, Banking Operations, Global Corporate Services, Business Transformation, International COOs)
Forecast and assess strategy implementation, define adequate measures to increase operational impact of chosen strategies
Quantitative analyses (ad hoc analyses, reviews, etc.)
Preparation of presentations for senior management
Independent analysis of special topics and issues as well as definition and implementation of adequate measures to address those across the COO area
Sparring partner and counselor to the COO and the COO Management Committee in all financial matters
Functional Lead of the controllers of the various COO sub-divisions

A solid Higher Education Degree in business administration, economics or equivalent; CFA would be an advantage
Several years of management experience in strategic controlling function; consulting and outside financial industry experience as an advantage
Very good knowledge and understanding of the Wealth Management Business, global financial markets, and technological trends
Fluent in German and English, spoken and written
Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
Solution oriented strategic thinking with a strong intuition for figures
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong presentation with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and operational skills and ability to work under pressure
Independent, efficient and meticulous work method
Strong sense of integrity and discretion