Account Executive

RepRisk AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and hybrid model

Work abroad up to 4 weeks per year

Paid training and volunteering days

Health & fitness subsidy

Frequent team events

Office refreshments

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

RepRisk AG is seeking an Account Executive in the Key Account Management department to cultivate and expand client relationships across banking, insurance, asset management, corporate, and supply chain sectors. You will work with the international Commercial team, reporting to the Global Team Lead – Key Account Management based in Zürich, Switzerland.

You will own strategic accounts, drive growth through upsell/cross-sell/renewals, and collaborate with Sales and internal teams to identify new

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Key Account Management or related senior client-facing roles, preferably in financial services, ESG, data, technology, or SaaS.
• Higher economic education with a Bachelor's or higher degree preferred.
• Experience with financial institutions, asset managers, banks or insurance is a plus.
• Strategic, commercial mindset with ability to grow accounts and translate client needs into business growth.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop a portfolio of strategic accounts including banks, insurers, asset managers, asset owners, corporates, and multinationals.
• Drive account growth via upselling, cross-selling, renewals, and new use cases with Sales and internal partners.
• Share client insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence to strengthen RepRisk’s market position.
• Develop and execute account plans with relationship mapping, growth strategies, renewal plans, and engagement objectives.
• Maintain high service levels across the RepRisk Client Journey and continuously seek improvements.

Skills

Key Account Management

Strategic Account Management

Sales

Client Success

Multilingual communication

Business & financial terminology

English and German fluency

Communication skills

MS Office

Salesforce

Industry knowledge: financial services

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

• RR Division or Department: Client Growth

Company Description

About Us

RepRisk is the world’s most respected Data as a Service (DaaS) company for reputational risks and responsible business conduct. Our mission is to provide transparency on business conduct risks to drive positive change. Combining advanced AI with deep human expertise, and a proven methodology at the core, RepRisk’s solutions bring performance and peace of mind, enabling clients to know more, be sure, and act faster. With our values of intellectual honesty and humility, operational excellence, and openness and respect, our diverse teams of talented experts are pioneering solutions that enable clients to make better informed decisions. Headquartered in Zurich, and with offices in Toronto, New York, London, Berlin, Manila, and Tokyo, we stay close to clients and bring an independent lens to the industry. United by our shared belief in the power of data, our 400 people are proud to be setting the global standard for business conduct data and driving positive and meaningful change through transparency.

We offer

We offer a diverse, multicultural, and mission‑driven workplace where your impact truly matters. You’ll join a collaborative team that values openness, respect, and work–life balance.

What you can expect:

• Flexible working hoursand a hybrid model(with home office days).
• Up to 4 weeks per year working abroad, subject to policy and approvals.
• Paid training and volunteering days, plus charity donation matching.
• Health & fitness subsidyto support your well‑being.
• Frequent team and social eventsthat bring our global community together.
• A welcoming office environmentwith complimentary coffee, refreshments, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks.
• A company that embraces diversityand values different perspectives.

Job Description

We are looking for a driven, independent, and ambitious Account Executive in the Key Account Management department. You will play a crucial role for cultivating, managing and growing of client relationships with our banking, insurance, investment management, corporate, and supply chain clients, ensuring a seamless client experience. You will be part of our international Commercial team and report to the Global Team Lead – Key Account Management based in Zürich, Switzerland. You will be working virtually with colleagues and counterparts globally. You must be an established strategic thinker with relevant experience to represent the organization towards our numerous counterpart relationships. Moreover, you will:

• Own and develop a portfolio of strategic accounts, including banks, insurance companies, asset managers, asset owners, corporates, and other multinational organisations.
• Drive account growth and expansion through upselling, cross-selling, renewals, and identification of new use cases, working closely with Sales and other internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to RepRisk’s market positioning by sharing client insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence with the wider organisation.
• Develop and execute account plans for key clients, including relationship mapping, growth strategies, renewal plans, and engagement objectives.
• Ensure a consistently high level of service throughout the RepRisk Client Journey, while continuously looking for ways to improve the client experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Key Account Management, Strategic Account Management, Client Success, Sales, or another senior client-facing role, ideally within financial services, ESG, data, technology, or SaaS.
• Higher economic education with a Bachelor's or higher degree preferred
• Candidates with experience with financial institutions, especially with asset managers, banks, and insurance, will be given priority
• A strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop account strategies, and translate client needs into business growth.
• Understands business, financial and technical terminology, including how organizations operate, compete, profit and grow. Keeps abreast of developments in own field and considers how this knowledge can be applied
• Fluency in both verbal and written English and German. Any other languages are a plus.
• Strong technical understanding that enables easy interaction with financial professionals, IT and Product Teams
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts simply and clearly to clients
• Strong ability to work efficiently under pressure and multiple priorities
• Advanced MS Office skills are essential. Experience using Salesforce is a plus

Additional Information

Please note that we will only consider candidates with a valid work permit.

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