Head of Switzerland & Benelux Desk

• Highly reputable international platform
• Unique opportunity to combine client acquisition, strategic development

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, family-owned European private bank with a long-standing heritage in wealth management and a strong reputation for personal service, independent advice and sustainable client relationships.

As part of its growth strategy in Switzerland, the bank is seeking an entrepreneurial Commercial Director / Senior Private Banker to further develop its Swiss activities. The successful candidate will join the local Executive Management team and, over time, is expected to assume broader leadership responsibility for the Swiss entity.

Job Description

• Define and implement the commercial strategy for the Swiss market.
• Identify new growth opportunities and strengthen the bank's presence across Geneva and Zurich.
• Develop strategic partnerships and a strong network of professional intermediaries.
• Actively prospect for and acquire new High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients.
• Build and manage a personal client portfolio, with a particular focus on clients connected to the bank's core European markets.
• Advise clients in collaboration with specialists across investments, wealth planning, taxation and estate planning.
• Convert commercial opportunities into sustainable, long-term client relationships.
• Inspire, coach and support the development of the local commercial team.
• Represent the bank with clients, employees and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall management and strategic direction of the Swiss entity.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, governance and organisational effectiveness.
• Support local talent management, leadership development and HR matters.
• Prepare and follow up on Executive Management, Board and General Meeting activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and collaborate closely with the bank's international functions.
• Initiate and lead strategic projects supporting the long-term growth of the Swiss business.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Wealth Management
• Proven ability to acquire, develop and retain HNW and UHNW client relationships.
• Demonstrable commercial drive and an established record of identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Experience within the Swiss banking or financial-services market is highly advantageous, but not essential.
• Existing knowledge of, or connections to, Belgian and Dutch private clients would be particularly relevant.
• Excellent command of Dutch, French and English is essential.
• German language skills are considered an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial, strategic and pragmatic, with a hands-on approach to commercial development.
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder-management skills.
• Diplomatic, trustworthy and able to act as a credible ambassador for the organisation.
• Willingness to establish a long-term presence in Switzerland.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between Geneva and Zurich, with occasional international travel.

What’s on Offer

• A defining leadership role within the Swiss business of a successful international private bank.
• Membership of the Swiss Executive Management team, with the potential to assume broader leadership responsibility over time.
• Significant autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom to shape the bank's commercial development in Switzerland.
• A long-term perspective supported by an excellent reputation and ambitious growth plans.
• A collaborative environment focused on entrepreneurship, initiative and professional development.

Contact

Ceren Yilmaz

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