Desk Head Private Banking - Swiss & Europe

We are partnering with a Geneva-based Private Bank to recruit a Desk Head – CH Onshore / Europe to lead and develop a strategic desk covering Swiss and European markets.

This is a key leadership role that combines direct commercial responsibility, team management, and strategic contribution at executive level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a desk servicing UHNW clients across Switzerland and key European markets (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Monaco, Spain, Portugal)
• Manage and develop an existing UHNW client portfolio while driving new client acquisition
• Build, structure, and mentor a team of Relationship Managers (existing and/or to be hired)
• Play an active role in the bank’s commercial strategy and participate in executive-level discussions
• Drive the recruitment, performance management, and motivation of the team to achieve individual and collective objectives
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (compliance, credit, investments, structuring) to deliver tailored client solutions

Your Profile:

• Senior Private Banker with an active network in Switzerland and/or Europe
• Proven experience as Deputy Desk Head, Team Leader, or in a similar senior management capacity
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team while maintaining direct client responsibilities
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and wealth planning matters relevant to Swiss and European UHNW clients
• Entrepreneurial and pragmatic mindset, with a focus on delivering long-term value to clients
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages (German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) are a plus
• Swiss residency

If you are an experienced Private Banker and team leader looking to drive the growth of an established desk in a dynamic private banking environment, please contact Maeva Reis at +41 22 552 01 05 or m.reis@lextonstanley.com for a confidential discussion.

Please note that only candidates meeting the required criteria will be contacted.