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Constructor Group is an international research-led ecosystem headquartered in Switzerland, integrating education, research, and business services to foster global innovation. It operates through…

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Constructor Knowledge

Constructor Group is an international research-led ecosystem headquartered in Switzerland, integrating education, research, and business services to foster global innovation. It operates through…

Data ScienceEducationGlobal NetworkInnovationMachine IntelligenceResearchTechnology PlatformVenture Capitalconstructor.org

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Chief Operation Officer (COO)

On-SiteZurich, Zurich, CH

On-Site • Zurich, Zurich, CH

Position Title : Chief Operation 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 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 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

Required Skills & Expertise Education

Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Professional Experience

10+ 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.

Additional Qualifications

Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or similar risk/finance credentials are highly desirable.
Experience working with multi-jurisdictional financial structures and investment vehicles
Strong understanding of risk management, financial controls, and regulatory constraints.

Key Competencies

Strong operational and organizational leadership
Ability to build and scale institutional-grade governance processes
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including investors, regulators, auditors, and service providers
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
Demonstrated experience establishing operational frameworks, reporting systems, and governance processes within financial institutions or investment platforms.
High integrity and confidentiality
Multiple language knowledge

What We Offer

Senior leadership position within a growing venture platform
Exposure to frontier Deep Tech and global research ecosystems
Opportunity to build scalable financial and regulatory infrastructure
Zurich-based role within a Swiss-regulated environment
Competitive compensation aligned with market standards

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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.

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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

personal account dealing

gifts and inducements

Support ongoing regulatory monitoring and compliance reporting in coordination with external advisers.

Regulatory & Audit Readiness

Participate in regulatory and audit readiness processes, including:

policy documentation

staff training records

regulatory review responses

Coordinate operational responses to FINMA or regulatory organization (RO) reviews

Maintain documentation supporting governance, risk management, and outsourcing oversight.

Board & Governance Support

Organize Board of Directors and Investment Committee materials.

Coordinate meeting logistics, documentation, and minute preparation.

Maintain corporate governance documentation and decision records.

Ensure proper documentation of conflicts disclosures and governance approvals.

Financial & Treasury Coordination

Oversee liquidity planning and financial resilience of the management company

Monitor cash flow, operating runway, and financial resource planning

Monitor liquidity buffers and financial resources in line with internal risk management policies.

Coordinate treasury activities including Foreign Exchange exposure management and banking relationships

Investor & Reporting Coordination

Coordinate preparation of investor and LP reporting materials, including:

performance summaries

Ensure reporting consistency based on data provided by the fund administrator and portfolio companies.

Support preparation of materials for future fundraising and investor due diligence.

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.