Fund Controller --- Constructor Capital AG

Job Title – Fund Controller 

Location – Switzerland (Hybrid) 

Website - https://constructor.capital/ 

 
Constructor Capital AG is a Zurich-based venture capital fund. As such it takes care of all activities in the lifecycle of a venture capital fund, from investment management to operations as well investor relationship management.  

The team is looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated Fund Controller. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting and accounting for our venture capital fund and management entitiy. In addition, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing various responsibilities within fund operations and you will report to the CFO / COO. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic global team and contribute to the success of Constructor Capital. 

Responsibilities: 

• Fund operations related data collation, validation and review for reporting 
• Shadow accounting 
• Review and approve Net Asset Values and Financial Statements prepared by external service providers. Including monitoring performance and rationalizing the NAV movement within the portfolio, by overseeing financial control and reporting for product lines and portfolios. 
• Maintain clean data set up within systems and maintain organized document files. 
• Manage relationships with external providers ensuring effective communication and collaboration and adherence to agreed timelines and deliverables. 
• Assist third-party partners associated with our registered funds, including auditors, fund administrators, and custodians, by coordinating workflows and reviewing deliverables. 
• Obligation monitoring for the whole lifecycle of the fund 
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of regulatory reporting. 
• Foster open communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal results. 
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives  

Qualifications: 

• 3 – 5 previous experience in accounting, controlling and ideally fund operations  
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, preferably with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, ACCA). 
• Ability to analyze financial data and contribute to strategic decision-making. 
• Paralegal related experience in implementing projects at a large scale is a plus. 
• Familiarity with the Swiss financial landscape and regulations is a plus. 
• Challenging mindset with a desire to understand the impact of operational risk exposures. 
• Highly organized and able to work autonomously. 
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills. 
• Responsible, accountable, and adaptable with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse global environment 
• Sharp analytical abilities and has the capability to seamlessly manage tasks from initiation to completion. 
• Service-oriented team player and an international mindset. 
• Fluent in English; additional languages, especially German, would be an advantage. 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 

Your Career Comeback 

We are open to applications from career returners like coming back from Maternity break. 

What we Offer:  

• Home Office: after the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues two days in the office and have the option to work three days a week in the home office in Switzerland.  
• We have flexible working hours, and you can structure your working hours according to operational requirements. 
• Opportunity to be part of an international team. 
• Opportunity to contribute to and participate in the growth of the organization, its related entities and ecosystem. 

About Constructor Group 

Constructor Group is a global institution founded in 2019 by Dr. Serg Bell, a long-time tech & education entrepreneur and investor. Through its ecosystem which includes a private university, research capacities, businesses, consulting services, and smart capital.  

Constructor Group consists of: 

Constructor Knowledge: a provider of education services with education tools, worldwide traditional and online educational services for people of any age through its various affiliates. Constructor Knowledge also provides advisory and strategic services to education customers, including student recruitment, communications, and marketing support. Its subsidiaries include Constructor Learning and Constructor Academy. The greater Constructor Knowledge ecosystem includes Constructor University in Bremen, Germany, and Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. 

Constructor: a software company delivering advanced tech solutions, platforms, and infrastructures for research and education. 

Constructor Capital: extending early-stage funding for science, technology, and digital transformation projects, to ensure that promising ideas and ventures receive the necessary support to thrive and make a meaningful impact. 

The Constructor ecosystem thrives thanks to a unique network of academic partners, business leaders, world-class researchers, and Nobel Prize laureates. This diverse and influential network further enriches Constructor Group's initiatives and achievements.