Relationship Manager - Romandie

Do you want an entrepreneurial role with significant scope to create value? Do you have a genuine passion for client acquisition and desire to work with a strong team to consistently build up new business?

Swiss institutional clients, with roots since 1990, are Vontobel Asset Management’s largest segment at CHF 25bn AUM. To capture further growth and reinforce existing client base, we are seeking a Geneva-based Sales person focused on client servicing and acquisition.

What would your role be?

• Partner with the Region Head to strengthen institutional coverage in Romandie
• Drive a structured sales process, from lead generation to conversion, with disciplined pipeline management
• Manage and deepen existing client relationships
• Originate new business opportunities through proven market access
• Develop strong expertise in our investment offering and market needs
• Lead RFP and tender processes, ensuring optimal client solutions in collaboration with support teams
• Enhance operational responsiveness by continuously improving internal processes
• Contribute to planning regional roadshows and marketing campaigns

What are we looking for?

• Relationship Manager with a proven track record in institutional client acquisition (at least 4 years of sales experience)
• Strong sales capabilities with farming AND hunting mindset
• University degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field
• Established network within Romandie-based institutional clients
• Highly capable of navigating efficiently thru high pressure situations
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively bringing strong entrepreneurial drive and commercial mindset
• Broad investment product knowledge
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Native French and fluent English (written and spoken)
• High level of personal integrity

What do we offer?

• Experienced, diverse team in an international environment.

• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.

• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.

• Collaborative spirit with opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in 27 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.

We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.