Operations Project Associate 6 Month Contract

Who we are:

We at Swissblock are a private investment firm on a mission to lead the way in cross-asset investing. With a keen understanding that timing is paramount, we employ a systematic approach that combines robust algorithmic trading with exhaustive cross-asset market analysis.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an operations professional to join the existing team.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Operations Project Associate, you will support the Operations team across
ongoing operational initiatives, process improvements, new project implementation, and
selected BAU operational activities. The role combines hands-on Operations support
with project-related work, particularly where process automation, data analysis, testing,
and workflow improvement are required.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting the Operations team in daily operational workflows (both early and
  late shift), including trade capture, reconciliation, reporting, settlement follow-up,
  and exception management.
• Providing backup support for BAU Operations activities when required, including
  daily trade checks, cash and position reconciliations, settlement follow-up,
  reporting, and exception handling.
• Ensuring continuity of key operational processes during team absences, peak
  workload periods, or project implementation phases.
• Assisting with the development, testing, and enhancement of operational
  processes across trading, reconciliation, reporting, and control frameworks.
• Working closely with Operations and Technology to help automate manual
  workflows, improve data quality, and increase process scalability.
• Supporting new project rollouts by preparing test cases, performing user
  acceptance testing, documenting issues, and coordinating follow-ups with
  relevant stakeholders.
• Helping to analyse operational breaks, data inconsistencies, and workflow
  inefficiencies, and proposing practical solutions
• Preparing clear documentation of processes, controls, test results, and
  implementation steps.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven hands-on experience in Operations, Trading Operations, Middle Office, or
  a similar financial services environment.
• Strong coding or scripting skills, ideally with experience in Python, SQL, VBA, or
  similar tools.
• A strong interest in operational automation, process improvement, and project
  implementation.
• Good understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations, settlements, cash
  movements, and operational controls.
• Ability to support BAU operational processes while also contributing to project
  and automation initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, investigate issues, and translate business
  requirements into practical operational or technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, structured working >processes clearly.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Availability for a 6-month contract and ad-hoc late shift coverage.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with OMS platforms, reconciliation tools, broker/custodian portals, or
  trading-related systems.
• Hands-on exposure to financial instruments such as equities, futures, FX, OTC
  derivatives, CFDs, or fixed income products.
• Experience supporting system implementation, data mapping, UAT, or
  operational automation projects.
• Familiarity with reporting, exception management, margin/cash reconciliation, or
  regulatory reporting workflows.
• Prior experience in a hedge fund, asset manager, broker, bank, or trading
  environment.

What We Offer:

• Exciting role in a dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies, close collaboration with key decision-makers, and a high degree of ownership
• Collaboration with a motivated, international team in the digital assets space
• Modern office in Baar + up to 2 days of remote work per week
• Attractive compensation package and competitive benefits
• 25 vacation days per year, pro rata.
• Company events, team outings & offsites

Ready to Join Our Team? Please apply with your CV, Cover Letter, diplomas and reference letters. We look forward to hearing from you.