Business Development Director

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

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

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

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