Senior Relationship Manager Russia/ CIS 100% (a), Zurich

Freestar-People AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Freestar-People AG is assisting an established Swiss private bank in Zurich to recruit a Senior Relationship Manager focusing on Russia and CIS clients. You will drive UHNW coverage, deliver bespoke cross-border wealth solutions, and navigate multi-jurisdictional structuring with autonomy.

Ideal candidates possess a ten-plus year track record in private banking, fluency in Russian and English, and a proven ability to work without bureaucratic constraints.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience as a Senior Private Banker / Relationship Manager with a strong UHNW client book (Russian/Ukrainian focus).
• In-depth cross-border wealth structuring, asset protection, and multi-jurisdictional compliance knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with autonomous, accountability-driven work style.
• Native or professional fluency in Russian and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand UHNW relationships with Russian/Ukrainian diaspora; nurture client books.
• Provide sophisticated cross-border wealth planning and multi-jurisdictional structuring.
• Leverage open-architecture platforms for bespoke investment solutions and private markets access.
• Ensure all client activities comply with Swiss regulations and international frameworks.

Skills

Relationship management

Cross-border wealth planning

UHNW client coverage

Russian language

English language

Job description

Our client is an established, well-capitalized Swiss private bank headquartered in Zurich, highly regarded for its institutional stability, open architecture, and entrepreneurial culture. The bank provides an agile, solution-driven platform designed for top-performing Senior Relationship Managers who value swift decision-making channels and sophisticated cross-border frameworks. To strengthen its international growth strategy, the bank is seeking an elite Senior Relationship Manager to drive its dedicated Russian and Ukrainian wealth management coverage. In this high-impact position, you will act as a trusted advisor to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), tech founders, and family offices - delivering bespoke global wealth solutions free from corporate bureaucracy or proprietary product pressure.

Senior Relationship Manager Russia/ CIS 100% (a), Zurich

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management & Growth: Manage, nurture, and expand relationships with UHNW clients and family offices within the Russian and Ukrainian diaspora
• Cross-Border Structuring: Provide sophisticated wealth planning, asset protection, and multi-jurisdictional legacy solutions tailored to complex international client needs
• Open Architecture Advice: Leverage the bank's full open-architecture platform, including direct access to private markets, bespoke investment solutions, and Swiss booking capabilities
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all client activities comply with Swiss banking regulations and international cross-border frameworks

Your Profile

• Proven Track Record & Portable Book: Minimum 10-15 years of experience as a Senior Private Banker / Relationship Manager with a strong, transferable UHNW client book / business case (specifically focused on Russian and/or Ukrainian clients)
• Cross-Border Expertise: In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional wealth structuring, asset protection, and international compliance standards
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Thrives in an autonomous, outcome-driven setting with high personal accountability
• Language Skills: Native or professional fluency in Russian and English

What The Platform Offers

• Institutional Strength + Agility: The safety and balance sheet of an established Swiss private bank combined with quick, unbureaucratic execution
• 100% Open Architecture: Absolute freedom from sales targets or internal product push
• Attractive Compensation: A competitive, performance-aligned remuneration model that directly rewards your business case
• Discreet & Professional Environment: A highly specialized team and management culture that understands the specific dynamics of international wealth