Position Title
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Company : Constructor Capital AG
Location : Zurich, Switzerland
Constructor Capital AG is a Swiss-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in Deep Tech, Software, and Ed Tech. The firm bridges frontier scientific research and scalable venture capital, backing founders who transform breakthrough research and advanced technologies into globally impactful businesses. Based in Zurich, Constructor Capital operates within the Swiss regulatory framework and collaborates closely with institutional investors, entrepreneurs, and global research ecosystems. The firm combines rigorous financial discipline with a strong operational model to support portfolio companies from early stage through growth and exit.
We are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the management team and help scale the operational, governance, and regulatory infrastructure of the organization. The COO will report directly to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the firm\'s operational governance framework.
Position Overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a senior member of the management team of Constructor Capital AG, responsible for overseeing the firm\'s operational framework, governance processes, regulatory readiness, and internal infrastructure. The COO will ensure that the firm operates efficiently within the Swiss regulatory environment, including coordination with service providers, oversight of internal controls (IKS), and maintaining operational discipline across investment governance, portfolio monitoring, and investor reporting. The role requires a senior operator with experience in regulated financial environments, including treasury management, liquidity planning, operational governance, and internal control frameworks. Experience building financial and operational infrastructure within regulated institutions or investment platforms is highly valuable.
Key Responsibilities Operating Model & Investment Governance Run the advisory / portfolio management operating model, including deal pipeline workflow, investment committee (IC) preparation, execution checklists, and post-investment monitoring cadence.
Coordinate preparation of Investment Committee materials and documentation.
Ensure consistent decision trail documentation and conflict disclosures.
Maintain structured investment workflow processes from pipeline through portfolio monitoring.
Support portfolio governance through consistent valuation documentation and reporting coordination.
Management Company Operations Oversee day-to-day operational management of the management company.
Lead budgeting, liquidity management, cost control, and fee/income monitoring.
Manage relationships with key service providers including legal, tax, IT, fund administration, and compliance support.
Coordinate operational activities across the jurisdictions in which the group operates.
Internal Controls & Governance Maintain the Internal Control System (IKS) for the management company.
Coordinate operational oversight of outsourced service providers.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, approvals, and recordkeeping.
Establish and maintain governance documentation and operational procedures.
Ensure that operational processes remain aligned with Swiss regulatory expectations
Support the maintenance of risk management policies and operational risk documentation.
Compliance & Risk Coordination Coordinate AML/KYC obligations applicable to the manager/adviser.
Maintain registers and policies relating to: conflicts of interest
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