Head EAM Lugano (100%)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of External Asset Management (EAM) in Lugano, reporting to the Head EAM located in Zurich. In this role, you will lead a team of five employees and oversee our EAM operations in the region. With a focus on delivering exceptional client service and driving growth, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Switzerland, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory standards.

What would your role be?

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5 employees, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Set clear objectives and ensure team alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and satisfaction.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing tailored solutions that align with clients’ needs and objectives.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee and optimize EAM operations in Lugano, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Drive initiatives to improve processes and deliver best-in-class services.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, expanding the client base and enhancing the company’s market position.
• Collaborate with other regional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and cross-selling opportunities.

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel within Switzerland to build relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members across locations.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in External Asset Management, Wealth Management, within the Swiss financial industry, or a similar leadership role
• Proven competence in servicing Italian domestic clients, collaborating with Italy-based External Asset Managers.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Exceptional client relationship management and advisory skills, with a deep understanding of client needs.
• Sound knowledge of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English; proficiency in German or French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Switzerland.

What do we offer?

• Top Lugano location.
• Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
• All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
• Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit.

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. We have over 2000 engaged professionals, based in 28 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.