Senior Private Banker Middle East & Turkey 100% (a)

Our client is a Swiss private bank embedded within an international banking group that is owned by a long-established entrepreneurial family. With offices in Zurich and other global financial centers, the institution offers bespoke wealth management and investment advisory services to UHNWI's and families. Operating under FINMA supervision, the bank is known for its long-term strategic orientation, high service standards, and stability. It serves clients across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with a strong emphasis on cross-border advisory expertise and sustainable investment solutions. The institution combines the professionalism and reach of a global financial group with the values of a privately owned business. It offers a full range of services including discretionary and advisory portfolio management, lending solutions, wealth and estate planning, as well as access to private markets and sustainable investments.

The bank fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, trust, and long-term thinking. Its teams are characterized by international diversity, strong client orientation, and a shared commitment to high ethical and professional standards.

To support the continued growth of its private banking business, the institution is looking to strengthen its front-office team, inZurich or Geneva,with an experienced and client-driven professional individual.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a private client portfolio consisting of UHNW individuals and families in the Middle East and from Turkey
• Actively develop new client relationships in the region, including regular travel for business development and client meetings
• Deliver tailored financial advice, investment strategies, and bespoke solutions to meet a wide range of client needs
• Collaborate with internal specialists across investment management, wealth planning, and advisory services to provide holistic solutions
• Maintain strict adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards applicable in both Switzerland and the clients' jurisdictions

Requirements:

• At least 15 years of successful experience as a Private Banker serving clients from countries of the Arabian Gulf and Turkey
• Demonstrated success in client acquisition and retention within the target region
• Proven ability to generate revenue and attract new assets under management (AuM).
• Strong understanding of the financial, legal, and regulatory landscape in the covered markets
• In-depth knowledge of investment products, private banking services, global compliance considerations, and financial markets
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships

What's Offered

• Access to a well-capitalized, internationally active private banking group with a strong Swiss presence and long-term, family ownership
• Comprehensive investment capabilities, including tailored solutions, sustainable strategies, and an open-architecture product platform
• Global exposure combined with the agility of a focused organization and strong internal support across functions
• A culture of entrepreneurship, trust, and long-term thinking with a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility
• Competitive compensation model with an attractive performance-based component

Do you see yourself as a responsible, hardworking and professional personality who is ready for an interesting challenge where you will face a variety of challenges and learning opportunities?

Then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Stefan Niederer. Send him your full records (CV, Reference letters and Diploma) by email to sniederer@freestar.ch. For further information about this position, feel free to contact him via +41 41 784 18 86.