Senior Private Banker / Executive Director | GVA/ZRH

Ateca Executive Search; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

International platform

Job summary

Ateca Executive Search seeks an experienced Senior Private Banker / Executive Director for Zurich or Geneva. Lead a cross-border UHNW/HNW portfolio, originating new business and delivering tailored wealth management solutions within a premier Swiss banking environment.

You bring 10+ years in private banking, a portable client book, and a proven AUM growth track. English is essential; German/French are a strong plus, with Swiss residency preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of private banking/wealth management experience.
• Portable book of UHNW/HNW clients with cross-border coverage preferred.
• Proven track record of AUM growth and revenue generation.
• Fluency in English; German/French or additional languages are a strong plus.
• Existing Swiss work authorization/residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of UHNW/HNW clients with cross-border coverage across Europe, the Middle East, and/or other key regions.
• Originate new business through your existing network and referral relationships.
• Deliver tailored wealth management, investment, and banking solutions with product/investment specialists.
• Ensure full compliance with FINMA regulations, cross-border rules, AML/KYC requirements.
• Represent the institution's brand and values within the Swiss and international private banking community.

Skills

UHNW/HNW client relationships

Cross-border coverage

AUM growth track record

FINMA/regulatory knowledge

English fluency

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Private Banker / Executive Director on behalf of our confidential clients — established and respected private banking institutions in Switzerland, with a strong international footprint and a leading UHNW/HNW franchise — for their Zurich or Geneva office. This is a high-impact role for a proven private banker with an established network of UHNW/HNW clients across key international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of UHNW/HNW clients, with cross-border coverage across Europe, the Middle East, and/or other key regions
• Originate new business through your existing network and referral relationships
• Deliver tailored wealth management, investment, and banking solutions in coordination with product and investment specialists
• Ensure full compliance with FINMA regulatory, cross-border, and AML/KYC requirements
• Represent the institution's brand and values within the Swiss and international private banking community

What You Bring

• 10+ years of private banking / wealth management experience with a leading Swiss or international private bank
• A portable book of UHNW/HNW clients, ideally with cross-border coverage
• Strong track record of AUM growth and revenue generation
• Deep understanding of FINMA regulations and cross-border compliance frameworks
• Fluency in English required; German, French, or additional languages a strong plus
• Existing Swiss work authorization/residency preferred

Why Apply

• Join a top-tier institution with a strong international reputation and platform
• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
• Genuine autonomy to build and manage your client portfolio within a prestigious Swiss banking environment