Associate Director/ Director Global Advisory - Zürich or Geneva

BIL Suisse; Zürich; On-site; CHF 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Suisse) SA (BIL Suisse) seeks an Associate Director/Director to join Global Advisory in Zurich or Geneva. You will lead advisory and financing opportunities, structure and execute transactions, and coordinate due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.

The role demands a strong foundation in corporate finance, M&A, and capital structures, plus fluency in English and either German or French.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance or related field, or Bachelor's with equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A, debt advisory or related banking role.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Bloomberg knowledge is beneficial.
• Fluent in English and German or French, ideally both.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory and financing opportunities independently from kick-off to closing.
• Oversee preparation of client presentations and transaction materials (CIMs, management presentations, teasers, process letters).
• Review financial modelling and valuations, guiding junior bankers.
• Coordinate due diligence and transaction workstreams with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and support origination and business development.
• Contribute to preparation and presentation of transactions to credit committees and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modelling

Valuation methodologies

Client relations

Analytical judgement

Education

Master's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Job description

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Suisse) SA (BIL Suisse) is a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA (BIL), the oldest private bank in the Grand Duchy. BIL Suisse is a boutique bank providing innovative wealth solutions for internationally active entrepreneurs and families, with offices in Zurich, Geneva and Lugano. The organizational structure is designed to foster quick and agile decision-making, with streamlined reporting channels. This empowers BIL Suisse to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled, self-starter Associate Director/ Director to join our Global Advisory (GA) team in Zurich or Geneva. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and client-focused environment, working alongside industry experts to deliver exceptional solutions.

What will you do?

The Associate Director/ Director in GA plays a pivotal role as deal captain in structuring and executing, as well as supporting in the origination of a range of transactions, including M&A advisory, debt & capital structure advisory, and structured lending.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead varied advisory (M&A and debt advisory) and financing opportunities independently from kick-off to closing.
• Oversee the preparation of client presentations and transaction materials (CIMs, management presentations, teasers and process letters).
• Review financial modelling and valuations, while guiding and coaching junior bankers.
• Coordinate due diligence (VDRs, Q&A) and transaction workstreams with relevant stakeholders (internal teams and external advisers such as legal, accounting and other technical counsels).

Client & stakeholder management

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and maintain clear, regular communication.
• Support origination and business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to client pitches.

Risk, compliance & internal governance

• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of transactions to credit committees.
• Ensure transactions comply with applicable regulations, client due diligence requirements and internal governance policies.
• Assess counterparty credit quality, market risks and transaction structures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold a master's degree in finance or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience, with solid academic credentials.
• Bring 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A, debt advisory or a related banking role.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of structured finance, capital markets, capital structures and valuation methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of Bloomberg is highly beneficial.
• Be fluent in English and German or French, ideally both.

Profile:

• Be proactive, adaptable and quick to learn across a varied range of assignments.
• Multitask effectively across assignments, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Apply strong analytical judgement to complex business situations and financial information.
• Maintain a strong client focus while balancing competing priorities.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

This presents an exciting opportunity to become a part of our team in Switzerland and play a pivotal role in the expansion of our bank. If you are a motivated individual with a deep-stated enthusiasm for the financial sector and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, BIL is firmly of the opinion that diversity & inclusion contribute towards increasing the collective performance of the Bank. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion that encourages individual development with equal opportunities for all.