Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Real Estate (m/f/a) 80-100%

About the job

We are a leading, independent asset manager for real estate solutions in Switzerland. We think in broad contexts, rely on innovative technologies and processes, and pursue a long-term and sustainable investment horizon.

In our flexible service model, we offer our clients expertise in the long-standing fiduciary management and control of their real estate portfolios in portfolio and asset management, as well as project-based strategic consulting in the areas of profitability analyses, development of property strategies, and outsourcing.

Shape the future of real estate investment

For the strategic and operational management of a significant real estate investment product of Swiss Prime Site Solutions, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, analytically strong, and convincing personality as Chief Investment Officer. In this key role, you bear overall responsibility for the product strategy, portfolio development, value creation, as well as the sustainable performance, growth, and stability of the product. You combine real estate expertise with capital market understanding, leadership, and strong implementation skills.

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Real Estate (m/f/a) 80-100%

Your responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the product, investment, portfolio, and property strategy of the real estate investment product
• Management of sustainable return, risk, and value development as well as ensuring growth and stability
• Development and implementation of the transaction strategy with acquisitions and divestments
• Leadership and controlling of the responsible teams, especially portfolio management and transactions
• Responsibility for business planning, annual budget, valuations, property inventory, market rents, and ten-year planning
• Optimisation of property performance as well as active management of vacancies, expiring leases, debtors, and legal cases
• Further development of the product and implementation of the sustainability strategy 
• Preparation and representation of investment decisions and proposals in the responsible committees
• Responsibility for regulatory and investor-oriented reporting, especially business and quarterly reports 
• Support of capital market transactions and issuances in close cooperation with Investor Relations
• Preparation of analyses and documents for client meetings as well as active client care with Client Relationship Management
• Monitoring of market, capital market, and regulatory trends and deriving concrete strategic measures

Your profile

• Several years of leadership experience in real estate investment management, portfolio management, or asset management
• Proven track record in managing larger real estate portfolios and complex investment decisions
• Very good understanding of the Swiss real estate market as well as institutional and regulated investment solutions
• Sound knowledge in valuation, financing, transactions, portfolio strategy, and performance management
• Experience in dealing with investors, boards of directors, investment committees, and other demanding stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial thinking, clear judgement, and strong result orientation
• Convincing leadership personality with high integrity, reliability, and communication skills
• University degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or a comparable field
• Very good German skills. French skills are an advantage

What to expect from us

• An entrepreneurial key role with great scope for design
• Direct influence on strategy, performance, and further development of a leading real estate investment platform
• A highly professional, interdisciplinary environment with short decision-making paths
• Access to a strong network within the Swiss Prime Site Group
• A culture that combines trust, individuality, and ambition
• Attractive employment conditions and modern workplaces in Zurich and Zug

Would you like to bring your experience and skills into a future-oriented environment and actively contribute to the development of the group? We look forward to receiving your application documents via the corresponding link.