Business Manager - CIO Office Global Equity & Fixed Income

About the role

The CIO Office Global Equity & Fixed Income manages the bank's in-house global single asset class strategies and Global Income Opportunities (GIO) across mandates, funds and actively managed certificates (AMCs). As Business Manager, you will partner directly with the sub-unit head to drive operational and strategic initiatives covering performance, business growth, risk management and workforce development. You will report to the Head of CIO Office Global Equity and Fixed Income, with a dotted line to the Head of CIO Office Business Management.

Key responsibilities

• Own financial planning, cost control and budget tracking for the sub-unit, and prepare executive reports, business updates and data-driven analyses.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery, prepare business cases and new product proposals, track key projects and implement process improvements.
• Ensure consistent messaging for the sub-unit's product strategies and maintain internal and client-ready collateral such as intranet content, monthly updates and pitchbooks.
• Support audits and internal or external reviews, own sub-unit SLAs, maintain governance frameworks and manage the lifecycle of business-specific processes.
• Identify training needs, oversee incident remediation and contribute to management reporting on risk.

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in financial services, consulting or a relevant business management role.
• Strong commercial judgement, knowledge of financial markets and products, and familiarity with regulatory requirements and governance standards.
• Fluency in English is required; German or additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to turn complex topics and large data sets into clear, actionable narratives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured approach to planning and organisation, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of accountability.