Business Manager Intermediaries, Geneva, 100% (f/m/d)
About the role
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
The Business Manager Intermediaries will serve as a fully integrated role bridging central coordination and on-site operational support across the Market Intermediaries Western Switzerland & Americas. Combining the strategic and tactical responsibilities, this position ensures efficient execution of global initiatives while providing responsive, market-level support to front-line leaders and stakeholders.
Acting as a two-way conduit between Internal Units and the respective Intermediaries Market, the Business Manager Intermediaries drives alignment, enhances communication, and supports sustainable business growth through structured coordination and operational excellence.
YOUR CHALLENGE
Front-Line Operational Support
Provide direct assistance to the Market Head Intermediaries Western Switzerland & Americas, as well as ad-hoc support to Group Heads and Relationship Managers
Organize and coordinate Management Committees, regular business reviews and strategy sessions
Track action items etc.; ensure accountability and follow-through
Strategic Coordination & Governance
Serve as primary liaison between the Intermediaries segment, in particular Market Intermediaries Western Switzerland & Americas, and central/global functions (e.g., Compliance, IT, Marketing, Operations), facilitating smooth exchange of information and requirements
Coordinate the implementation of bank-wide projects, initiatives, and regulatory changes at the market level, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards
Represent the Intermediaries segment in cross-functional working groups; contribute market-relevant perspectives to shaping strategies and solutions
Top-Down Execution
Receive, evaluate, and prepare centrally driven topics for local adaptation and distribution
Disseminate approved directives, guidelines, and campaign materials to front-line units
Monitor execution progress, identify roadblocks, and report outcomes back to central stakeholders
Bottom-Up Escalation
Act as first point of contact for front-line inputs, feedback, and proposals; conduct initial assessment and prioritization
Consolidate, refine, and forward relevant market-generated content to central bodies for consideration or action
Advocate for practical adjustments based on real-world constraints or client needs
Project & Process Management
Develop presentations, briefing notes, status updates, and decision dossiers for senior management
Identify recurring inefficiencies and propose structural improvements
Lead or co-manage workstreams
Deputy Function
Step in to handle key business management tasks when needed, ensuring smooth operations during absences or busy periods
YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (Master’s degree considered advantageous)
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience within private banking, wealth management, or financial services, with demonstrated exposure to both operational support and strategic coordination
Prior experience in a business management, executive support, or intermediary-facing role strongly preferred
Solid understanding of Swiss banking practices, regulatory expectations, and front-office workflows
Required Skills & Competencies
Exceptional enthusiasm, with excellent organizational and time-management abilities with keen attention to detail
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in synthesizing complex information into clear summaries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English (additional fluency in Spanish and/or German is highly beneficial)
High level of autonomy combined with teamwork orientation and service-mindedness
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