Business Development Director

We are looking for a Business Development Director to drive the expansion of a sustainability and wealth planning institution in Zurich

About the job:

• Lead the business development strategy for a growing sustainability and wealth planning business based in Zurich
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities across wealth management, family offices, financial institutions, and private clients
• Build and manage long-term relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and intermediaries
• Develop and execute targeted business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and market expansion
• Represent the firm with senior decision-makers across the Swiss wealth management and sustainability ecosystem
• Build strategic partnerships with banks, asset managers, wealth managers, professional advisers, and other relevant organisations
• Translate the firm's sustainability and wealth planning offering into compelling value propositions for different client segments
• Work closely with senior leadership and subject-matter experts to develop tailored solutions and commercial proposals
• Manage the business development pipeline, from lead generation and relationship building through to conversion and ongoing client development
• Monitor market trends, client needs, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and strengthen the firm's positioning
• Contribute to the development of the firm's overall commercial strategy and long-term growth plans

About the candidate:

• 8+ years' experience in business development, relationship management, wealth management, private banking, asset management, consulting, or a related financial-services environment
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing senior client relationships
• Strong network across the Swiss wealth management, family office, private banking, or financial-services ecosystem
• Excellent understanding of wealth planning, investment, sustainability, or adjacent advisory services
• Strong commercial instinct, with the ability to identify opportunities and turn relationships into tangible business
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Credible and confident engaging with UHNW individuals, family offices, senior executives, and institutional stakeholders
• Able to understand complex client needs and translate them into clear, compelling solutions
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable operating in a growing organisation where building relationships and creating opportunities are key
• Strong strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on business development and execution
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when dealing with sophisticated clients and sensitive financial matters
• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred, with additional languages a plus
• Based in or willing to be based in Zurich