Ph3Position Title /h3 pChief Operating Officer (COO) /p h3Company /h3 pConstructor Capital AG /p h3Location /h3 pZurich, Switzerland /p h3Constructor Capital AG /h3 pConstructor 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. /p h3Position Overview /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul li bOperating Model Investment Governance /b ul liRun the advisory / portfolio management operating model, including deal pipeline workflow, investment committee (IC) preparation, execution checklists, and post‑investment monitoring cadence. /li liCoordinate preparation of Investment Committee materials and documentation. /li liEnsure consistent decision trail documentation and conflict disclosures. /li liMaintain structured investment workflow processes from pipeline through portfolio monitoring. /li liSupport portfolio governance through consistent valuation documentation and reporting coordination. /li /ul /li li bManagement Company Operations /b ul liOversee day‑to‑day operational management of the management company. /li liLead budgeting, liquidity management, cost control, and fee/income monitoring. /li liManage relationships with key service providers including legal, tax, IT, fund administration, and compliance support. /li liCoordinate operational activities across the jurisdictions in which the group operates. /li /ul /li li bInternal Controls Governance /b ul liMaintain the Internal Control System (IKS) for the management company. /li liCoordinate operational oversight of outsourced service providers. /li liEnsure appropriate segregation of duties, approvals, and recordkeeping. /li liEstablish and maintain governance documentation and operational procedures. /li liEnsure that operational processes remain aligned with Swiss regulatory expectations. /li liSupport the maintenance of risk management policies and operational risk documentation. /li /ul /li li bCompliance Risk Coordination /b ul liCoordinate AML/KYC obligations applicable to the manager/adviser. /li liMaintain registers and policies relating to conflicts of interest, personal account dealing, gifts and inducements, complaints log. /li liSupport ongoing regulatory monitoring and compliance reporting in coordination with external advisers. /li /ul /li li bRegulatory Audit Readiness /b ul liParticipate in regulatory and audit readiness processes, including policy documentation, staff training records, incident registers, regulatory review responses. /li liCoordinate operational responses to FINMA or regulatory organization (RO) reviews. /li liMaintain documentation supporting governance, risk management, and outsourcing oversight. /li /ul /li li bBoard Governance Support /b ul liOrganize Board of Directors and Investment Committee materials. /li liCoordinate meeting logistics, documentation, and minute preparation. /li liMaintain corporate governance documentation and decision records. /li liEnsure proper documentation of conflicts disclosures and governance approvals. /li /ul /li li bFinancial Treasury Coordination /b ul liOversee liquidity planning and financial resilience of the management company. /li liMonitor cash flow, operating runway, and financial resource planning. /li liMonitor liquidity buffers and financial resources in line with internal risk management policies. /li liCoordinate treasury activities including foreign exchange exposure management and banking relationships. /li /ul /li li bInvestor Reporting Coordination /b ul liCoordinate preparation of investor and LP reporting materials, including portfolio updates, factsheets, performance summaries. /li liEnsure reporting consistency based on data provided by the fund administrator and portfolio companies. /li liSupport preparation of materials for future fundraising and investor due diligence. /li /ul /li /ul h3Required Skills Expertise /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liMaster's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering economics, or a related quantitative discipline. /li /ul h3Professional Experience /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in financial services, asset management, banking, or venture capital environments. /li liExperience operating within regulated financial institutions or regulated investment environments. /li liStrong background in treasury, liquidity management, financial governance, and operational infrastructure. /li liExperience implementing internal controls, financial reporting frameworks, and governance processes. /li liDemonstrated ability to build operational functions and policies from the ground up. /li liFamiliarity with AML/KYC frameworks and financial regulatory compliance environments. /li liExperience working within regulated banking, asset management, or financial services environments, including familiarity with regulatory ratios, liquidity frameworks, or operational compliance structures. /li liExperience supporting investment governance within asset management, banking, or investment platforms is advantageous. /li /ul h3Additional Qualifications /h3 ul liProfessional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or similar risk/finance credentials are highly desirable. /li liExperience working with multi‑jurisdictional financial structures and investment vehicles. /li liStrong understanding of risk management, financial controls, and regulatory constraints. /li /ul h3Key Competencies /h3 ul liStrong operational and organizational leadership. /li liAbility to build and scale institutional‑grade governance processes. /li liHigh attention to detail and documentation discipline. /li liAbility to coordinate multiple stakeholders including investors, regulators, auditors, and service providers. /li liStrategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability. /li liDemonstrated experience establishing operational frameworks, reporting systems, and governance processes within financial institutions or investment platforms. /li liHigh integrity and confidentiality. /li liMultiple language knowledge. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liSenior leadership position within a growing venture platform. /li liExposure to frontier Deep Tech and global research ecosystems. /li liOpportunity to build scalable financial and regulatory infrastructure. /li liZurich‑based role within a Swiss‑regulated environment. /li liCompetitive compensation aligned with market standards. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr