Overview
As a Cross-Asset Structurer you will be responsible for designing and delivering financial products across multiple asset classes such as equities, fixed income, commodities, FX, and derivatives—tailored to meet the specific needs of retail clients. The role also involves monitoring regulatory changes that may impact the team’s mandate.
Responsibilities
* Mandates Management: Support the Team Head in managing team mandates by ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with strategic objectives; provide analytical support through data analysis, interpretation, and model developments; monitor existing mandates and deliver insightful analysis to refine strategies and improve client outcomes.
* Products Development: Design and structure complex, customized cross-asset financial solutions (including derivatives, structured notes, swaps, asset-backed securities, and financing products); engage with internal stakeholders to understand client needs, present product ideas, and explain structures clearly; assess and manage market, credit, operational, and legal risks; conduct market and quantitative research; drive product and strategy innovation; review legal provisions and lead cross-country discussions with support from Group Legal; develop investment decision tools using back-testing and data analysis to inform decisions.
* Regulatory Support: Assist the head of the team with derivatives regulatory requirements; monitor ongoing regulatory changes; support implementation across the group; ensure effective communication of regulatory updates; promote cost-efficient implementation of regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
* Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Economics.
* At least 10 years of relevant experience in structured finance, derivatives, or product structuring within financial institutions, ideally investment banks.
* Ability to project confidence, communicate effectively, and interact persuasively with senior professionals.
* Ability to thrive in a global organization and experience working in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
* Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Deep understanding of structured products, derivatives, and multi-asset classes.
* Proficient in financial modeling, risk analysis, and quantitative techniques; programming skills (e.g., Python, C++).
* Proficiency in developing efficient investment decision and reporting tools, including expertise in back-testing and data analysis techniques.
* Strong grasp of financial markets and regulatory frameworks affecting product design and execution.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for client-facing and internal coordination roles.
* Mentor junior staff and support team development when needed.
* Excellent English communication skills (oral and written); knowledge of German is an advantage.
Additional Information
At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique. Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
* Location(s): CH - Zürich
* Remote working: Hybrid
* Schedule: Full Time
* Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal
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