Chief Operation OfficerPosition Title: Chief Operation Officer (COO)Company: Constructor Capital AGLocation: Zurich, SwitzerlandConstructor Capital AG is a Swiss-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in Deep Tech, Software, and EdTech. 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 OverviewThe 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 responsibilitiesOperating Model & Investment GovernanceRun the advisory / portfolio management operating model, including deal pipeline workflow, investment committee (IC) preparation, execution checklists, and post-investment monitoring preparation of Investment Committee materials and consistent decision trail documentation and conflict structured investment workflow processes from pipeline through portfolio portfolio governance through consistent valuation documentation and reporting coordination.Management Company OperationsOversee day-to-day operational management of the management budgeting, liquidity management, cost control, and fee/income relationships with key service providers including legal, tax, IT, fund administration, and compliance operational activities across the jurisdictions in which the group operates.Internal Controls & GovernanceMaintain the Internal Control System (IKS) for the management operational oversight of outsourced service appropriate segregation of duties, approvals, and and maintain governance documentation and operational that operational processes remain aligned with Swiss regulatory expectationsSupport the maintenance of risk management policies and operational risk documentation.Compliance & Risk CoordinationCoordinate AML/KYC obligations applicable to the manager/ registers and policies relating to:conflicts of interestpersonal account dealinggifts and inducementscomplaints logSupport ongoing regulatory monitoring and compliance reporting in coordination with external advisers.Regulatory & Audit ReadinessParticipate in regulatory and audit readiness processes, including:policy documentationstaff training recordsincident registersregulatory review responsesCoordinate operational responses to FINMA or regulatory organization (RO) reviewsMaintain documentation supporting governance, risk management, and outsourcing oversight.Board & Governance SupportOrganize Board of Directors and Investment Committee meeting logistics, documentation, and minute corporate governance documentation and decision proper documentation of conflicts disclosures and governance approvals.Financial & Treasury CoordinationOversee liquidity planning and financial resilience of the management companyMonitor cash flow, operating runway, and financial resource planningMonitor liquidity buffers and financial resources in line with internal risk management treasury activities including Foreign Exchange exposure management and banking relationshipsInvestor & Reporting CoordinationCoordinate preparation of investor and LP reporting materials, including:portfolio updatesfactsheetsperformance summariesEnsure reporting consistency based on data provided by the fund administrator and portfolio preparation of materials for future fundraising and investor due diligence.Required Skills & ExpertiseEducationMaster's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.Professional Experience10+ years of experience in financial services, asset management, banking, or venture capital environments.Experience operating within regulated financial institutions or regulated investment environments.Strong background in treasury, liquidity management, financial governance, and operational infrastructure.Experience implementing internal controls, financial reporting frameworks, and governance processes.Demonstrated ability to build operational functions and policies from the ground up.Familiarity with AML/KYC frameworks and financial regulatory compliance environments.Experience working within regulated banking, asset management, or financial services environments, including familiarity with regulatory ratios, liquidity frameworks, or operational compliance structures.Experience supporting investment governance within asset management, banking, or investment platforms is advantageous.Additional QualificationsProfessional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or similar risk/finance credentials are highly desirable.Experience working with multi-jurisdictional financial structures and investment vehiclesStrong understanding of risk management, financial controls, and regulatory constraints.Key CompetenciesStrong operational and organizational leadershipAbility to build and scale institutional-grade governance processesHigh attention to detail and documentation disciplineAbility to coordinate multiple stakeholders including investors, regulators, auditors, and service providersStrategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilityDemonstrated experience establishing operational frameworks, reporting systems, and governance processes within financial institutions or investment platforms.High integrity and confidentialityMultiple language knowledgeWhat We OfferSenior leadership position within a growing venture platformExposure to frontier Deep Tech and global research ecosystemsOpportunity to build scalable financial and regulatory infrastructureZurich-based role within a Swiss-regulated environmentCompetitive compensation aligned with market standards jided600aaa jit0418a jiy26a