Executive Director - Private Banking

James & Partners; Zürich; On-site; CHF 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

James & Partners is mandated to discreetly identify an Executive Director for a well established Swiss private banking group. This confidential opportunity targets a proven relationship manager with a portable client base and a track record in private banking.

The role focuses on owning and growing client assets within a discreet, well capitalised, relationship-led environment, with long-term career potential across UHNW, family office and international private clients.

Qualifications

• Portable or transferable client book.
• Experience managing UHNW, family office, entrepreneur or international private client relationships.
• Strong understanding of Swiss private banking standards, suitability, risk and cross-border discipline.
• The ability to originate, retain and develop client assets.
• A discreet, mature and commercially credible approach.
• The potential appetite for broader responsibility over time.

Skills

Relationship management

Private banking

Cross-border advisory

Client acquisition

Job description

Confidential mandate through James & Partners

James & Partners has been mandated to discreetly identify a Executive Director for an established independent Swiss private banking group.

This is a confidential opportunity for a proven relationship manager with a portable client base, a strong track record in private banking, and the credibility to operate with UHNW, family office, entrepreneur and international private client relationships.

The Opportunity

The bank offers a stable Swiss platform with a strong balance sheet, an established private banking heritage, and a broad investment proposition across advisory, discretionary management, structured solutions, alternative investments and digital assets.

This is suited to a senior banker who wants more than just a booking platform. The ideal candidate will be looking for a long term home where they can build, consolidate and grow client assets within a discreet, well capitalised and relationship led environment.

Candidate Profile

• A portable or transferable client book
• Experience managing UHNW, family office, entrepreneur or international private client relationships
• A strong understanding of Swiss private banking standards, suitability, risk and cross border discipline
• The ability to originate, retain and develop client assets
• A discreet, mature and commercially credible approach
• The potential appetite for broader responsibility over time

Individual bankers and established teams with a credible asset base will both be considered.

Compensation

Indicative total compensation will sit in the region of CHF 300,000 to CHF 600,000, depending on the banker’s profile, client base, portability of assets and seniority.

All discussions will be handled on a strictly confidential basis through James & Partners.