About the client

The bank provides a broad range of corporate banking services and works closely with Swiss companies with international business activities as well as multinational organizations operating in Switzerland. Its offering includes commercial lending, Trade Finance, treasury, clearing and settlement solutions, with a particular focus on supporting international trade and investment.

This is an opportunity to join a multicultural and international team in Zurich and play an important role in developing and strengthening the bank's relationships with corporate clients across the Swiss market.

Location: Zurich, fully on-site

Employment: Permanent

Workload: 100%

Languages: Fluent English and German, Mandarin is an advantage

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Financial Institutions Relationship Manager Assistant to join an international banking environment in Zurich, supporting senior Relationship Managers across client management, KYC, credit processes and AML activities.

Requirements

• Support Senior Relationship Managers in building and maintaining relationships with Financial Institutions clients and prospects.
• Coordinate and prepare client meetings, presentations and client-related activities.
• Support the planning and execution of client events and relationship-development initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare internal reports relating to Financial Institutions clients.
• Support the full KYC lifecycle, including onboarding, periodic reviews and event-driven reviews.
• Assist with credit processes, including the preparation of credit ratings and credit applications.
• Support AML and compliance activities, including client monitoring, analysis, commentary and adverse-media assessments.
• Work closely with Senior Relationship Managers and the wider Financial Institutions team on ongoing client requirements and ad hoc projects.

Competences

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience within a financial institution, ideally within Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions or a related environment.
• Previous exposure to Relationship Management, KYC, AML and/or credit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of risk and the ability to work confidently with regulatory and compliance-related requirements.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, reliable and discreet approach.
• Fluent English and German, both written and spoken, are required. Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Swiss work authorization or EU/EFTA citizenship is required.