Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Asset & Wealth Management (100%)

Lead the Next Phase of an International Swiss Asset Management Firm

Join an internationally focused Swiss asset management company based in the Canton of Schwyz. As an asset manager under the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FinIA), the firm provides asset management, financial advisory, and related services to clients. Operating in an international environment, the company acts on its own account and on behalf of third parties, combining financial expertise with an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and developing investment opportunities.

The organization is entering a new phase of corporate development and seeks an accomplished leader to strengthen the existing business and drive strategic expansion into new markets and investment sectors. The primary focus is on Life Sciences, particularly artificial intelligence, and international markets, with an emphasis on the United Kingdom, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Your Role

You will have overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and commercial development of the company. Working closely with the Board of Directors, shareholders, and other senior stakeholders, you will define and implement the corporate strategy and lead the continued development of the company as an internationally focused Swiss asset manager. This position requires combining strong leadership and investment expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, extensive transaction experience, and a deep understanding of international financial markets.

How You Will Contribute to Our Success

• Assume overall responsibility for the strategic, operational, and commercial management of the company and translate its long-term vision into measurable business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and develop new markets, with a focus on the United Kingdom, Asia, and Eastern Europe, as well as investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Life Sciences sector, particularly artificial intelligence.
• Drive fundraising initiatives and further expand the company’s international investor and business network, particularly in the United Kingdom, Asia, and Eastern Europe, within the aforementioned financial sectors.
• Lead and oversee investment activities across asset and portfolio management, corporate finance, M&A, private equity, and fundraising.
• Lead, develop, and support the management team and employees, while establishing a culture of excellence, accountability, integrity, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Requirements

• A university degree with excellent academic results from a top-tier university in Life Science Entrepreneurship.
• Strong industry knowledge and relevant professional experience in Life Sciences and AI, including the ability to assess companies, technologies, markets, and investment opportunities in these sectors.
• Several years of international leadership experience in the financial sector, ideally in asset or wealth management, investment management, private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, or a comparable environment.
• A proven track record in several of the following areas: corporate finance and financial analysis, M&A and transaction execution, fundraising, private equity, portfolio management, and investment management, with a particular focus on Life Sciences, especially artificial intelligence.
• A demonstrated ability to identify and develop new markets and business opportunities and to translate strategic opportunities into sustainable commercial growth, preferably with leadership experience in Asia and the United Kingdom.
• Excellent communication, representation, and negotiation skills, together with the ability to build trusted relationships with boards of directors, shareholders, investors, clients, and other senior stakeholders.
• A high degree of integrity, discretion, resilience, and sound judgement, including when handling confidential information and complex decisions.
• Languages: English and Russian.
• Willingness to be based in Switzerland for this role.

What We Offer

• A top-level executive position with overall responsibility for an internationally focused Swiss asset management company.
• The opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the company’s strategic direction and to lead it through its next phase of growth and international development.
• A central role in expanding the company’s activities in some of the most dynamic investment sectors, particularly Life Sciences and artificial intelligence.
• A high degree of responsibility and autonomy in developing new markets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships in the aforementioned areas, particularly in the United Kingdom, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
• Close collaboration with the Board of Directors, shareholders, investors, and senior stakeholders across the Swiss and international financial ecosystem.
• A professional, ethical, and performance-oriented working environment that encourages initiative, accountability, and long-term professional development.