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UHNW Private Banker - Middle East (Geneva)

Geneva, Switzerland Permanent View Job Description
This is an opportunity for a highly accomplished relationship manager with a proven track record of acquiring and advising UHNW clients across the Middle East, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, and/or Qatar. The successful candidate will leverage the bank's established regional presence and platform to further expand its client franchise and deepen existing relationships.
  • Join a leading private bank with a strong Middle East platform
  • Grow your UHNW client franchise from Geneva

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international private bank with a strong global presence and an established footprint across the Middle East. Renowned for its comprehensive wealth management offering, the bank provides tailored investment, lending and wealth structuring solutions.

Job Description

  • Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of UHNW clients and family groups across the Middle East.
  • Develop new client relationships through personal networks, referrals, strategic partnerships, and professional intermediaries.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing holistic wealth management solutions tailored to their complex needs.
  • Deliver bespoke advice across investments, lending, wealth structuring, succession planning, and broader private banking services.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to increase assets under management, revenues, and wallet share.
  • Maintain regular client engagement through meetings, events, and market visits across the target markets.
  • Collaborate closely with investment specialists, credit teams, wealth planners, and product partners to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Keep clients informed on market developments, economic trends, and investment opportunities relevant to their portfolios.
  • Ensure exceptional service standards and long-term relationship management.
  • Manage all client activities in accordance with regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience within Private Banking or Wealth Management.
  • Proven experience managing and acquiring UHNW and Ultra-UHNW clients.
  • Demonstrable success in developing new business and generating significant net new assets.
  • Established network of prospective clients and professional introducers across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and/or Qatar.
  • Strong understanding of investment products, discretionary and advisory mandates, credit solutions, and wealth structuring concepts.
  • Excellent relationship management and client servicing capabilities.
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
  • Experience operating within a regulated and risk-conscious environment.
  • Fluent English; Arabic would be considered a strong advantage.



Preferred Experience

  • Existing book of clients and a proven client acquisition track record within the Middle East market.
  • Experience working with entrepreneurs, family offices, family groups, and principal investors.
  • Strong knowledge of Gulf wealth dynamics and cross-border wealth management considerations.
  • Ability to leverage an established regional platform and existing Middle East presence to accelerate business growth.



The successful individual will be:

  • Entrepreneurial and highly self-motivated.
  • Credible in front of sophisticated UHNW and family office clients.
  • Well-connected within the Gulf region.
  • Skilled at influencing and building relationships both internally and externally.
  • Commercially driven while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and risk management.
  • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, international environment.

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a leading international private banking platform with a strong and established presence in the Middle East.
  • Access to a comprehensive suite of investment, lending, and wealth planning capabilities.
  • Collaborative, high-performance environment focused on long-term client relationships.
  • Significant growth opportunity within a strategically important market segment.



Contact
Ceren Yilmaz
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6829434

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Geneva
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ceren Yilmaz
Job reference
JN-092025-6829434
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