About Aarni
Senior financial services professional with 10+ years of experience spanning structured products, multi-asset investment advisory, and investment operations in regulated banking environments across Switzerland and the Middle East. Proven ability to manage complex investment lifecycles, lead strategic projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and enhance operational workflows, controls, and data accuracy. Analytical and collaborative, with a track record of driving process improvements and supporting front-office decision-making across global markets.
Finnish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Swedish
Conversational
German
Fluent
Can work on-site
Zurich (up to 50km)
Experience
- Leonteq AGDirector | Structured Products ManagerBANKING AND INSURANCEAugust 2024 - July 2025 (11 months)Zürich, Switzerland- Managed structured product issuance and documentation processes end-to-end, coordinating trading, structuring, sales, legal, compliance and external partners across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.- Ensured accurate lifecycle management of complex products including documentation, corporate action related events and setting up products in the risk and trading systems.- Improved documentation and website workflow processes, enabling faster and more efficient structured product handling for sales teams.
- TalentValue, Inc.Strategic Board Advisor & Fundraising LeadTECHJune 2020 - October 2025 (5 years and 4 months)- Full-time 06.2020–11.2021; part-time 12.2021–10.2025 alongside other professional roles.- Led pre-seed fundraising for a US-based AI startup across Europe and the Middle East; prepared pitch decks, advisory agreements, and investment documentation for C-level discussions.- Closed $600k funding round; advised the Executive Team; mentored junior team members.- Developed strategic initiatives to support growth, investor relations, and operational processes.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions AGSenior Associate | Reconciliation Operations SpecialistBANKING AND INSURANCEDecember 2021 - July 2024 (2 years and 7 months)Zürich, Switzerland- Oversaw reconciliation of internal, nostro and precious metals accounts for Credit Suisse, ensuring accuracy across high-value transactions and complex operational workflows.- Investigated reconciliation breaks within transaction management and coordinated resolution with internal teams and external counterparties.- Strengthened operational controls and escalation processes supporting stable middle office operations in a global team.
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Education
- Program for Leadership DevelopmentHarvard Business School2022Program for Leadership Development
- Bachelor's & Master's Degree inTurku School of Economics2013Bachelor's & Master's Degree in
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