Project Manager- Funds

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Funds) to lead the end-to-end delivery of consultancy engagements for asset managers, fund administrators, depositaries and related financial services clients in Switzerland. You will manage complex workstreams across fund launches, migrations, operating model change and regulatory-driven programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes, on time and within budget.

Location & Salary

• Location: Switzerland (hybrid working may be available depending on project needs)
• Salary: £950 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Own project governance, scope, schedule, budget, RAID logs and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver fund-related change initiatives (e.g., UCITS/AIF structures, onboarding, transitions, data and platform change).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, risk, compliance, legal, finance, technology and third parties.
• Produce high-quality deliverables: project plans, business cases, process maps, requirements, testing strategy, cutover plans and post-implementation reviews.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, workshops and steering committees; communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify dependencies and mitigate risks, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation are in place.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven project management experience within funds or asset management, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of fund lifecycle activities (launch, NAV/valuation, transfer agency, custody/depositary oversight, reporting).
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD, AML/KYC; Swiss regulatory context desirable).
• Hands-on delivery capability across Agile and/or Waterfall; confident running ceremonies, status reporting and change control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills; able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint and project tooling (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence or similar).

Qualifications

• Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or Agile certification) strongly preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, economics, technology or related discipline.

What You Will Bring

• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and high ethical standards.