Private Banking Assistant - Russian speaking

Michael Page (Switzerland); Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an experienced Private Banking Assistant in Geneva to support day-to-day operations within the Banking & Financial Services department. You will manage client records, prepare and review documentation, and coordinate with internal teams to handle Russian-speaking UHNW/HNW clients efficiently.

The role requires fluency in Russian, English and French, at least 5 years of Swiss private banking experience, and strong knowledge of KYC and account opening

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Private Banking Assistant in a Swiss private bank.
• Experience with UHNW/HNW international clients, preferably Russian-speaking.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, account opening procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Azqore S2i is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks for the Banking & Financial Services department to keep client records and requests well organised.
• Communicate with Russian-speaking clients and contacts to ensure information is understood clearly and handled promptly.
• Prepare, review and maintain client documentation to support accurate file management.
• Coordinate client requests with relevant internal teams and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate data in internal systems and ensure records remain complete and up to date.
• Arrange meetings, prepare related materials and record agreed follow-up actions.
• Respond to routine client enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Help maintain smooth daily operations across the Arm - Russian Speaking remit.

Skills

Russian language

French language

English language

Azqore S2i

Job description

• You speak French, English and Russian.
• You have a local experience as an Assistant Private Banker.

About Our Client

A private bank in Geneva.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks for the Banking & Financial Services department to keep client records and requests well organised.
• Communicate with Russian-speaking clients and contacts to ensure information is understood clearly and handled promptly.
• Prepare, review and maintain client documentation to support accurate file management.
• Coordinate client requests with relevant internal teams and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate data in internal systems and ensure records remain complete and up to date.
• Arrange meetings, prepare related materials and record agreed follow-up actions.
• Respond to routine client enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Help maintain smooth daily operations across the Arm - Russian Speaking remit.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Private Banking Assistant within a Swiss private bank.
• Proven exposure to UHNW/HNW international clients, ideally Russian-speaking clientele.
• Good understanding of private banking products and investment solutions.
• Hands-on experience with trading and execution support across multiple asset classes.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, account opening procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong client service mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Experience with Azqore S2i is considered a strong advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Swiss resident or eligible to work in Switzerland.
• Fluent Russian, English, and French are mandatory.
• Additional languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

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