Job Description

The opportunity : Private Equity Senior Officer - Fixed-term contract - 6 to 9 months
Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you'll help evolve and grow our business.
The Private Equity Senior Officer is expected to support the activities on Private Equity Funds and all related inherent tasks such as the capital call and distribution bookings, corporate actions and transfers free of payments. He is responsible to communicate, follow up and report all mandatory and voluntary Corporate Actions events as well as the Private Equity ones (capital calls, distributions, NAV valuations).
Are you interested ? Do you have a good knowledge of the banking industry and the private equity product? Do you enjoy to be part of a cohesive team ?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!
What you will do:

• Responsible of the end to end private equity processes from the subscription until the liquidation of the fund
• Coordinate all information related to Private equity fund (capital calls / distributions / corporate events) and keep the various stakeholders informed.
• Review, coordinate and process pricing and valuations on assets with accuracy.
• Oversight of the offshored operations on Private Equity, assist the offshore private equity team on specific cases and follow their resolutions in a timely manner.
• Analyze the root cause of service issues and determine the correct course of action to prevent it from recurring
• Provide efficient, timely and precise responses to all inquiries raised by external counterparties as well as those raised by internal department within the bank
• Handle the KYC / AML requests linked to the investments
• Manage the subscriptions and transfers on Private Equity products and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth execution

In this role you will:

• Suggest ways to improve efficiency in the department by proposing enhanced work methods, improved accounting process and better use of tools.
• Stay constantly updated with latest financial rules and tax regulations.
• Constantly identify and mitigate risk wherever possible especially when it comes to treating sensitive files
• Keep up to date with private equity rules and procedures. Share knowledge with other team members and help them to perform their job accurately and efficiently.
• Lead changes by gathering information, analysing and assessing the impact of any changes on business and propose solutions.
• Promote changes within the team.
• Endeavour to do better than our competitors by providing the best service to our clients.

You should apply if you have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of the banking industry and the private equity product
• Fluent in English and French. Any other language would be a plus.
• Computer skills: MS Office.
• Analytical skills and well organized.
• Good communication skills, team player and client oriented.
• Exhibits commitment and resilience, especially when facing stressful situations
• Polyvalent and fast-learner : ability to quickly adapt to multiple tasks and evolving working situations
• Able to create relationships and channels of communication with key interfaces and stakeholders
• Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland we will only be able to consider applications from Swiss or EU citizens or from candidates holding a valid Swiss work permit.

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.
What you'll get in return:
Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits:

• We'll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University.
• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together.

Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include:

• Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e-)bike allowance.

Our family-focused benefits can help you to support your loved ones and include:

• Days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption). A one-time marriage or registering of a "Civil Partnership" grant. One-time premium for birth or adoption, as "gift" or "voucher. 4 weeks' paternity leave & 26 weeks' maternity leave .
• Emergency Childcare with the Red Cross, free of charges for HSBC employees.
• Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, Volunteering Leave.
• Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive Pension Scheme.

We'll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being, including:

• Various sports and leisure activities organised by the employees for the employees.
• The Bank offers to the employees and their family members specialised free, confidential service to help them deal with any personal problems - either at work or at home. Unlimited telephone consultations services available 24/7.

You'll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices.
You'll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.
HSBC has been certified "Top Employer 2025" in Switzerland. This recognition from the Top Employers Institute rewards our HR practices and recognises HSBC as an HR Leader in Switzerland.
At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.
HSBC is a signatory company of the Advance Charter. This Charter is a commitment towards gender equality in business and hence a workplace environment that supports a fair and balanced approach to hiring, remunerating, promoting and retaining female talent.
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.
HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.
Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.
Within HSBC in Switzerland all internal candidates from Group and external applicants are required (subject to local laws), to pass satisfactorily a series of additional checks both as part of the application process and, if successfully recruited into the role. The Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are first carried out as part of this recruitment exercise, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.
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