Opportunity to lead and scale a strategic business lineHigh impact role in a reputable Swiss Institution
About Our Client
Our client is a respected Swiss financial institution with a long-standing reputation for stability, reliability, and client focus. Corporate Banking includes Structured Finance & Syndication and has always been a core pillar of the bank's strategic development, with ambitious expansion plans over the next years. As part of a planned succession, the bank is seeking a seasoned professional to take ownership of this franchise and drive its next phase of growth. This is a role with high visibility, strong executive sponsorship, and direct impact on results.
Job Description
Take ownership of the structured finance and syndication franchise and drive its next phase of growth
Define and lead the syndication and distribution strategy of the institution.
Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team across Geneva and Zurich
Ensure a smooth leadership transition while maintaining team cohesion and strategic clarity
Manage and take full ownership of the existing portfolio of structured finance and syndicated transactions
Drive business development by originating new financing opportunities and strengthening relationships with banks
Expand distribution to insurers and non-bank investors and position the team in the Swiss structured finance market
Oversee the full transaction lifecycle, including structuring, pricing, legal, and financial aspects
Ensure strong governance and coordination with internal stakeholders (Credit, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations)
Lead negotiations with borrowers, lenders, partners, advisors, and insurers
The Successful Applicant
10+ years of experience in corporate finance, structured finance, leveraged finance, or syndication
Proven ability to manage complex financing processes within the Swiss market
Experience leading teams with readiness to step into a leadership role during a planned succession
Strong structuring, analytical, and documentation capabilities
Deep understanding of Swiss banking processes, credit frameworks, and execution standards
Ability to operate effectively in demanding, multi-party, time-sensitive transactions
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with senior counterparts
Fluency in English, French, and German; additional languages are a plus
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and hands‑on mindset
Commercially driven with a strategic outlook and motivation to take ownership of a key franchise
What's on Offer
Our client offers you:
A confirmed succession to the current team leader.
A strategic, high-impact position at the heart of the bank's corporate strategy.
Direct exposure to senior management and key decision-makers.
A mandate to shape, grow, and elevate a core business line.
An entrepreneurial culture within a well-established Swiss institution.
The opportunity to become a visible figure in the Swiss structured‑finance market.
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