Cash Desk & Safekeeping Lead — Zurich

Pictet Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group in Zurich is seeking an experienced Safekeeping & Cash Desk Specialist to join the Custody, Reporting & Regulatory Services division. Based at Leuenhof, you will lead cash operations for Zurich and Basel, ensuring compliance and top-tier service.

You will manage central cash funds, supervise a team, oversee physical securities handling, and uphold robust internal controls. Fluent German and English are required, with French a plus; strong leadership and risk awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship, ideally complemented by further education in banking/finance or equivalent.
• Significant experience (minimum 5–8 years) in a banking environment, including exposure to cash/treasury operations, central funds and physical securities handling
• Proven experience in managing an operational team
• Very good understanding of operational risks and regulations related to cash activities
• Comfortable working with demanding high-end clientele and senior internal stakeholders
• Strong leadership, ability to federate teams, take decisions and manage priorities
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in common office applications
• Fluent in German and English; French is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead cash operations (withdrawals, deposits and foreign exchange) for the Zurich and Basel branches, in line with internal controls and with an excellent level of service
• Supervise the central cash fund, monitor currency stock levels and ensure the smooth operation and replenishment of ATMs
• Organise and support the team (planning, coaching, performance follow-up, recruitment where needed)
• Oversee the handling of physical securities, precious metals, coins and cheques, as well as the coordination of cash and valuables transport
• Ensure proper management of safe deposit boxes for clients and employees (processes and controls)
• Maintain and update procedures, supporting effective internal controls

Skills

Leadership

Cash operations

Team management

IT skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Commercial apprenticeship

Banking/Finance education

Tools

Office applications

Job description

Pictet Group in Zurich is seeking an experienced Safekeeping & Cash Desk Specialist to join the Custody, Reporting & Regulatory Services division. Based at Leuenhof, you will lead cash operations for Zurich and Basel, ensuring compliance and top-tier service.

You will manage central cash funds, supervise a team, oversee physical securities handling, and uphold robust internal controls. Fluent German and English are required, with French a plus; strong leadership and risk awareness are essential.