Do you enjoy structuring, analysing and underwriting Swiss mortgage credit facilities? For our credit structuring and approval team we are looking for a Senior Credit Officer to help us manage and grow the Swiss mortgage book in line with the credit risk appetite of the bank.
What would your role be?
- Take responsibility for the analysis, structuring and underwriting of mortgages and the qualitative growth of the loan book
- Provide solutions and risk-oriented support in structuring credit solutions, pro-actively working with your stakeholders in the front organization, ensuring risk appropriate solutuions.
- Support the implementation of the mortgage strategy and attend related projects and initiatives as special matter expert
- Help in developing and improving our credit processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness
What are we looking for?
- University degree in Banking & Finance or equivalent higher education
- At least 10+ years of proven experience in the financial industry, and in a credit underwriting function
- Excellent understanding of mortgage business, end-to-end process and the Swiss real estate market
- Strong analytical and structuring skills, combined with a “can-do” attitude, an ability to judge risks independently and enable business thanks to also a strong client and service-focus
- Strong negotiation and communication skills in German and English, combined with the ability to develop and maintain a professional stakeholder management
What do we offer?
- Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch
- Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space
- Interesting, challenging and diverse credit work
- Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other
- Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels
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 over 25 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.
What We Do
Vontobel is an international investment management firm with Swiss roots, providing investment, advisory and solution capabilities to private and institutional clients. With our investment-led approach that focuses exclusively on the buy-side of financial markets, we think and act purely from the client’s perspective – as an investor for investors.
This includes continually rethinking how to empower investors – something we have engaged in for over 100 years. Harnessing the power of technology allows us to deploy our investment expertise across multiple platforms and ecosystems, while aiming to offer an individualized and high-quality client experience.
Our conviction that successful investing begins with the assumption of personal responsibility means we focus on empowering employees to unlock their potential, take ownership of their work, and bring opportunities to life. We continuously scrutinize our achievements as we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients.
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