Private Markets

Company Description As a leading provider of online financial services, Swissquote Group offers innovative solutions and comprehensive services to meet the wide-ranging demands of its global clients. Swissquote Bank Europe is the EU bank of the Swissquote Group (listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange), and has been at the forefront of online investing for 25 years. Powerful multi-asset digital platforms and personalised banking come together to deliver private clients, intermediaries and financial institutions a more efficient way to manage wealth.

Job Description
A rare, high-impact opportunity. We are looking for a strategic Senior Manager, Private Markets & Alternative Solutions to lead the development, governance and operational delivery of our private-markets and alternative-funds offering. The role combines product strategy, operating-model development, fund execution, regulatory governance and commercial development. As a key First Line of Defense (1LoD) product specialist, you will help ensure that our private-markets offering is operationally effective, commercially successful and fully aligned with regulatory requirements. What You Will Do
• Drive Product Strategy & Offering : Define and develop the Bank’s private-markets and alternative-funds offering, identifying suitable solutions aligned with client needs and strategic priorities.
• Develop the Operating Model: Shape a scalable and efficient operating model for private-market investments, drawing on a strong understanding of the end-to-end fund execution and servicing chain.
• Define the Distribution Framework: Establish a clear framework for distributing private-market solutions, balancing client experience, regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.
• Own Product Governance: Maintain robust governance across private-market solutions and the broader fund universe, in line with MiFID II and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Shape Commercial Development: Build strategic industry relationships and contribute to a sustainable commercial model supporting the growth of the proposition.
• Support the Broader Fund Offering: Provide expertise and additional coverage for product additions, eligibility assessments and ongoing governance across the Bank’s wider fund universe. Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in funds, wealth management, asset management, securities services or a similar financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of UCITS, AIF and alternative/private market structures.
• Practical experience with MiFID II product governance, target market, suitability/appropriateness and inducement requirements.
• Strong understanding of private market investment mechanics, including subscriptions, capital calls, drawdowns, distributions and valuations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across commercial and control functions.
• Experience managing relationships with asset managers, General Partners or institutional investment partners is a strong advantage.
• Full professional fluency in English is mandatory; French is a distinct advantage. Additional Information
• A chance to work in a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package including annual performance bonus, occupational pension scheme, share plan, concierge services, 34.5 paid holidays, and more
• A great work environment in our offices located at Luxembourg’s Kirchberg financial district.
• Managerial role: No