GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function:
Operations
Department:
Finance, HR, Corporate Services & Internal Audit
Purpose
You will provide administrative and coordination support for corporate, operational, and regulatory change projects. You will assist in managing project timelines, documentation, stakeholder communications, and ensuring the smooth execution of various project activities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Support the management of project timelines, deliverables, and coordination of key activities.
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Assist in maintaining and tracking project plans, schedules, risks, actions, issues, and dependencies (RAID).
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Monitor progress and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
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Prepare and update project documentation, reports, and meeting materials.
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Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
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Organise and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes as needed.
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Assist with administrative tasks, including maintaining project records and filing systems.
Qualifications & Experience
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Previous experience in a project support or administrative role within a corporate environment.
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Basic understanding of the project lifecycle and exposure to project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
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Familiarity with project management tools and frameworks, including RAID logs.
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Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to schedule, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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A proactive, adaptable, and flexible team player.
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Willingness to learn and develop within a project management environment.
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies:
GAM (UK) Limited
Reporting to:
Global Chief Financial Officer
Contract:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
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What We Do
GAM Investments is an independent, pure play asset management group headquartered in Zurich. We excel by focusing on truly active management of differentiated investment strategies.
With a 40-year heritage, we invest our clients’ capital using active strategies across discretionary, systematic and specialist solutions. As our industry evolves, we develop new products with global appeal and attractive returns to access new pools of client assets and to adapt to our clients’ changing needs.
Our investment professionals, who on average have more than 14 years of industry experience, manage CHF 19 billion* in client assets in our investment management business.
Operating in 14 countries, we are a truly global firm in scale and resources, yet small enough to remain nimble and flexible to meet clients’ needs.
By focusing on superior investment returns, a differentiated product offering, global distribution strength and operating efficiency we seek to deliver sustainable growth for all stakeholders.
*as at 30 June 2024
