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Head of Private Banking Zurich

Zürich, Switzerland Permanent View Job Description
An entrepreneurial Head of Private Banking Zurich with a strong network in the Zurich market and a proven track record in acquiring and developing high-net-worth clients. The role combines business development, team leadership, and market representation, with a clear mandate to drive growth and increase assets under management.
  • Lead and grow an established Private Banking platform in Zurich
  • High-impact presence in one of Switzerland's wealth management market

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Swiss financial institution with a strong reputation in wealth management and private banking.

As part of its continued growth ambitions, the bank is seeking an experienced Head of Private Banking Zurich to lead and further develop its Zurich-based private banking business. This opportunity combines business development, team leadership, and market representation within an entrepreneurial and client-focused environment.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop the Private Banking franchise in Zurich.
  • Acquire, develop and manage relationships with High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients.
  • Generate sustainable Net New Money and increase assets under management.
  • Build long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, business owners, families, family offices and professional intermediaries.
  • Manage and coach a local team of private banking professionals and support staff.
  • Collaborate with internal specialists across investments, lending and wealth structuring solutions.
  • Represent the bank within the Zurich business and wealth management community.
  • Contribute to the strategic growth and commercial development of the regional business.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in Private Banking, Wealth Management or a closely related environment.
  • Proven track record in acquiring and developing HNW/UHNW client relationships.
  • Strong network within the Zurich market, including entrepreneurs, executives, family offices, trustees, lawyers and other centres of influence.
  • Demonstrable history of generating Net New Money and growing client portfolios.
  • Strong understanding of investment solutions, wealth planning and financing structures.
  • Previous leadership or team management experience is advantageous.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and drive commercial results.
  • Fluent German and English; fluency in French is ideal; additional languages are considered an asset.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead an established Private Banking business in one of Switzerland's most important wealth management markets.
  • High level of autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership.
  • Well-resourced platform with dedicated investment, financing and wealth structuring capabilities.
  • Entrepreneurial environment with strong growth ambitions.
  • Competitive fixed compensation and performance-driven bonus structure.
  • Long-term opportunity to shape and expand a leading wealth management franchise in Zurich.
Contact
Ceren Yilmaz
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126910

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Zürich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ceren Yilmaz
Job reference
JN-102026-7126910
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