* Opportunity to lead and scale a strategic business line
* High 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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