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Middle East & Africa (MEA)ConfidentialPosted Jan 8, 2026

Senior Relationship Manager — MEA

Zurich, SwitzerlandDirector / Executive Director
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Executive Summary

Build and develop MEA HNW/UHNW relationships from Zurich with disciplined cross-border governance and strong product access.

Zurich, SwitzerlandDirector / Executive DirectorResponse within 24hStrict confidentiality
Key Highlights
  • •Executive Partners is partnering with a leading global private bank to recruit a Senior Relationship Manager for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, based in Zurich, Switzerland. This strategic role will manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, delivering bespoke wealth solutions rooted in strong fiduciary trust and international expertise.
  • •Build and develop a portfolio of MEA private clients from a Swiss booking centre.
  • •Originate sustainable NNM and deepen wallet share through targeted coverage and introducer channels.
  • •Provide disciplined advisory across discretionary/advisory mandates and credit solutions.

Overview

What you will own and drive

  • •Executive Partners is partnering with a leading global private bank to recruit a Senior Relationship Manager for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, based in Zurich, Switzerland. This strategic role will manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, delivering bespoke wealth solutions rooted in strong fiduciary trust and international expertise.
  • •Build and develop a portfolio of MEA private clients from a Swiss booking centre.
  • •Deliver holistic solutions across investments, credit, structured products and wealth planning.
  • •Work closely with product and investment teams to ensure compliant delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Core objectives and execution priorities

  • •Originate sustainable NNM and deepen wallet share through targeted coverage and introducer channels.
  • •Provide disciplined advisory across discretionary/advisory mandates and credit solutions.
  • •Maintain strong documentation and lifecycle controls aligned to Swiss governance standards.

Qualifications

What we typically see in successful profiles

  • •7–10+ years’ private banking experience with MEA clients and demonstrated acquisition capability.
  • •Established network across GCC/MEA families and professional intermediaries.
  • •English required; Arabic desirable.

What We Offer

Platform, support and upside

  • •Swiss platform with strong product access and specialist coverage.
  • •Competitive compensation aligned to revenue quality and plan delivery.

Regulatory & Compliance

Cross-border and governance expectations

  • •Operate within Swiss cross-border policies and internal risk frameworks; documentation quality is critical.
  • •Maintain FINMA-grade KYC/AML, suitability and lifecycle controls.

Full Description

Complete mandate outline (confidential)

Overview

  • Executive Partners is partnering with a leading global private bank to recruit a Senior Relationship Manager for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, based in Zurich, Switzerland. This strategic role will manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, delivering bespoke wealth solutions rooted in strong fiduciary trust and international expertise.
  • Build and develop a portfolio of MEA private clients from a Swiss booking centre.
  • Deliver holistic solutions across investments, credit, structured products and wealth planning.
  • Work closely with product and investment teams to ensure compliant delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Originate sustainable NNM and deepen wallet share through targeted coverage and introducer channels.
  • Provide disciplined advisory across discretionary/advisory mandates and credit solutions.
  • Maintain strong documentation and lifecycle controls aligned to Swiss governance standards.

Qualifications

  • 7–10+ years’ private banking experience with MEA clients and demonstrated acquisition capability.
  • Established network across GCC/MEA families and professional intermediaries.
  • English required; Arabic desirable.

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Operate within Swiss cross-border policies and internal risk frameworks; documentation quality is critical.
  • Maintain FINMA-grade KYC/AML, suitability and lifecycle controls.

What We Offer

  • Swiss platform with strong product access and specialist coverage.
  • Competitive compensation aligned to revenue quality and plan delivery.

Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and structured according to seniority, experience, and the business plan presented (AUM, NNM, and the client portfolio).

We share confidential mandates directly with qualified bankers.

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