Private Banking Recruitment in Zurich
Switzerland’s corporate hub with deep onshore wealth, institutional adjacency, and strong Germanic cross-border flows.
Zurich, SwitzerlandCurrency: CHF
Hiring Pulse
- On-book onshore revenues preferred; DE/AT cross-border coverage highly valued.
- Entrepreneur & SME owner coverage a plus; credit structuring exposure helps.
- High bar for compliance hygiene and documented client consent.
Regulatory Must-Haves
- FINMA fit & proper; CH cross-border rules
- BaFin / FMA Austria cross-border do’s & don’ts
- MiFID II requirements for EU client work
Typical Senior PB Compensation (CHF)
| Level | Base | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Mid RM | CHF 140,000–190,000 | 30–80% |
| Senior RM | CHF 190,000–300,000 | 30–90% |
| Team Lead | CHF 260,000–360,000 | 40–120% |
Indicative; subject to seniority, portability, risk profile, and platform.
Zurich ecosystem
Onshore CHDACH coverageCredit structuringDPM adoption