Business Development Director

Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business.

Global Asset Management, the investment management business of the HSBC Group, serves HSBC’s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates, and institutions invested in both segregated accounts and pooled funds. Global Asset Management fulfills its purpose of connecting HSBC’s clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices in approximately 30 countries, delivering global capabilities with local market insight.

Are you interested? Do you have deep experience in asset management sales? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

What you will do :

The role holder will have extensive interaction with external Swiss asset managers, Fund of Fund managers, Private banks, Wealth managers, Multi Family Offices, and Unit Linked in French-speaking Switzerland. They will identify areas of client business to engage for generating key opportunities: AMG functions of product, investments, client strategy; Swiss Sales team across all segments.

In this role you will :

• Provide specialist experience on AMG’s Active and Alternative Fund range, responsible for identifying sales opportunities for Swiss clients in Romandie, managing from identification to sale.
• Grow and deepen relationships with Banks, Multi Family Offices, and Unit Linked Insurance clients to enhance HSBC’s franchise and generate value-added business.
• Develop a strong understanding of Active Fund management and Alternative products, collaborating with the HSBC AMG sales team (Passive/Institutional, Client Service, Marketing).
• Participate proactively in marketing the Active Fund range by working with client proposition teams and product strategists to create high-quality sales materials.

Qualifications :

• A self-starter, highly motivated; able to work independently and in a global team.
• Deep experience in asset management sales.
• Proven track record of raising assets and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of investment products and capital markets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Existing network of wholesale clients is highly desirable.
• Fluent in French and English; German is an asset.
• Professional qualifications like CFA or IMC are a plus but not required.
• The role may require obtaining regulatory certifications and involves client interaction.
• Applicants must be Swiss or EU citizens or hold a valid Swiss work permit due to immigration restrictions.

Even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you believe the role suits you.

What you’ll get in return :

HSBC offers career development, mentoring, coaching, and training through HSBC University.

You can work flexibly and have a say in when, where, and how you work.

Benefits include health & meal allowances, transportation allowances, family benefits, childcare support, holiday schemes, insurance, pension, and more.

We support your well-being with activities, confidential support services, international opportunities, and employee resource groups.

HSBC has been recognized as a “Top Employer 2025” in Switzerland. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and removing barriers to ensure accessible careers for all.

If you need accommodations during recruitment, please inform us. We are dedicated to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace that fosters professional growth and diversity.

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