Swiss Life Asset Managers is expanding its European footprint with the opening of a new office in Lisbon in the second quarter of 2026. The new location will operate as a center of expertise for IT services and business support functions, reinforcing the group’s operational capacity across Europe.
Initially, the Lisbon office will focus on Information Technology, fund accounting, and support functions, with plans to gradually expand the team in the coming years. The local operation will be fully integrated into Swiss Life Asset Managers’ existing organizational structures and will follow the same governance and security standards.
According to the company, Lisbon was chosen after a careful evaluation process, driven by the availability of highly qualified talent, strong English proficiency, and accessibility. The move gives Swiss Life Asset Managers access to a broader pool of professionals, particularly in IT and fund accounting, while creating a scalable and efficient operating base.
The decision also includes the internalization of key IT services, such as the Digital Workplace and Azure cloud infrastructure, which will be jointly operated by existing teams and the new Lisbon staff.
“Lisbon provides an excellent environment for building capabilities that are fundamental to our growth ambitions,” said Per Erikson, CIO of the Swiss Life Group. Thomas Albert, CEO of Swiss Life Asset Managers Luxembourg, added that the new office supports the firm’s international growth strategy and service expansion.
Swiss Life Asset Managers is the asset management arm of the Swiss Life Group and one of Europe’s leading institutional managers of real estate and infrastructure assets.
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