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    Plan Specialist

    Zurich, SwitzerlandOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)

    In this position, you’ll be based in the Zurich office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week.
    Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

    We give you a world of potential

    Join Computershare (ASX: CPU), a global market leader renowned for its expertise and scale across diverse financial and governance services. Since our founding in 1978, we've built a reputation for high-integrity data management, high-volume transaction processing, and exceptional stakeholder engagement.

    Our core services include transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation, and stakeholder communications, alongside specializations in corporate trust, mortgage, bankruptcy, class action, and utility administration. Many of the world’s leading organizations trust us to streamline and maximize the value of their relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, and customers; and you can be a vital part of that success.

    A role you will love

    As a Plan Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and executing compensation‑related plans. You’ll ensure seamless service delivery, maintain high‑quality standards, and collaborate across teams to support our global clients. This is a hands‑on, detail‑oriented role that combines operational excellence with strategic process development.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • Handle reporting, participant requests (via ticket/email), and participant communications.
    • Administer equity and deferred compensation plans using the EquatePlus platform.
    • Ensure compliance and risk standards are met across all operational and technical services.
    • Analyse client plans and develop tailored solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Support various initiatives and projects assigned by management.
    • Identify and escalate irregularities promptly.
    • Collaborate fully during internal and external audits.
    • Follow company ethical standards, time‑management rules, and all employment, operational, health, safety, and fire‑hazard regulations.
    • Protect company property and maintain strict confidentiality of all company information.

    What will you bring to the role?

    You are a proactive and collaborative professional with experience in financial operations, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and committed to delivering high‑quality service. You bring strong organisational skills, a pragmatic mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

    • Relevant experience in banking mid/back‑office or similar financial institution roles
    • Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (e.g., Kaufmann/-frau EFZ in banking or insurance)
    • Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team‑oriented mindset
    • Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
    • Organised, pragmatic, and performance‑driven approach
    • Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on deadlines
    • Adaptable to change and committed to continuous improvement
    • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
    • SQL and JIRA knowledge is a plus
    • Fluent English skills (B2/C1); German skills are advantageous
    • Understanding of deferred compensation, benefits, and pension schemes is a bonus

    Rewards designed for you

    Global opportunities. Everyone here has the opportunity to grow through on-the-job training, access to comprehensive learning resources and career development support.

    Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

    Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family including accident insurance and income protection.

    Save for your future. We will support you along your retirement savings journey.

    Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards to transport and child allowances.

    And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

    About Us

    We’re experts in managing compensation plans for global businesses. We partner with some of the world’s leading companies, delivering employee incentive schemes across borders, languages, and currencies.

    Equatex is part of the Computershare group, a world leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of the world of opportunities we have available. With infinite possibilities, we could take you anywhere.

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    Computershare

    Computershare is a global financial services company that provides a range of services including share registration, employee share plans, and stakeholder management.

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