Next-generation research and advisory platform in Switzerland, focused on
market-neutral digital asset and quantitative strategies
.
The platform partners with institutional allocators and provides deep
manager due diligence, strategy research, risk analytics
, and
ongoing monitoring
across a highly curated universe of external managers.
The platform also acts as the
investment research & advisory partner
to a Cayman-domiciled
multi-manager vehicle
focused on delta-neutral and market-neutral strategies.
(Note: Advisory role only -- no discretionary portfolio management or product offering.)
We are now hiring a senior
Investment Director
to lead sourcing, evaluation, and monitoring of external managers across the global digital-asset and quant ecosystem.
Why this role is exceptional
Direct influence on
manager selection
,
risk framework evolution
, and
allocation insights
Exposure to a broad range of uncorrelated alpha engines:HFT/MM, DeFi liquidity, carry, cross-venue arbitrage, relative-value, momentum
High-ownership role, building analytical infrastructure from the ground up
Work directly with the founding team on a
modern, institutional multi-manager platform
Shape how institutional capital is deployed into digital asset markets
Rare opportunity to build a global allocator platform early, with high autonomy
Key Responsibilities
1. Manager Research & Sourcing
Identify top managers across delta-neutral, market-neutral, quant, and arbitrage strategies
Build and maintain long-term relationships across funds, OTC desks, execution venues, custodians, and data providers
2. Investment & Operational Due Diligence
Lead IDD/ODD across:
strategy architecture
execution environment
exchange and counterparty exposure
custody & key-management processes
operational robustness
Assess alignment, alpha durability, and risk system maturity
3. Risk Analytics & Monitoring
Operate and refine the manager-level risk framework (correlation caps, manager caps, counterparty tiers, liquidity rules)
Identify PnL anomalies, behavioural shifts, and exposure drift
Build dashboards in Excel/Python to track drawdowns, risk adherence, and mandate consistency
4. Portfolio Analytics Support
Provide data-driven input into allocation and rebalancing frameworks
Run scenario analysis, stress tests, and correlation breakdown cases
Benchmark managers across behaviour, quality, and risk-adjusted returns
5. Research & Reporting
Produce allocator-grade investment memos, monitoring updates, thematic deep dives, and quarterly assessments
Distill complex quant strategies into clear, decision-relevant insights
What makes you a strong fit
4+ years in
manager research
,
FoF/allocation
,
ODD/IDD
, or
quant strategy evaluation
Deep understanding of digital-asset market structure and execution environments
Strong analytical and modelling skills (Excel required; Python/SQL a plus)
Demonstrated investment judgment and risk awareness
Excellent communication skills for IC-level writing and presentations
Passion for market-neutral, uncorrelated return streams
General Information
Location:
Zug, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Employment:
Full-time
Start:
Immediately / ASAP
Language:
English required; German a plus
Job Types: 100%, 90-100%
Benefits:
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 6300 Zug, ZG
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD1865211
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Zug, ZG, CH, Switzerland
Education
Not mentioned
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