Chief Executive Officer

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills.

It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential.

Swissquote is Switzerland’s leading online banking group, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, serving private and institutional clients worldwide.

Our 1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams.

By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast‑pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

We are all in  an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!

Our South African subsidiary focuses on offshore banking, institutional client services and B2B2C distribution partnerships. Client accounts are fully booked and managed out of Switzerland (Booking Center CH) while the Cape Town office acts as the local commercial and relational hub.

The CEO South Africa will lead Swissquote’s business leadership in the region, strengthen our institutional and B2B2C footprint, and expand our network of professional intermediaries, wealth managers, family offices, and financial professionals.

The role requires a business‑driven leader with strong Swiss‑style operational culture, credibility in the financial community, and the ability to build trust with high‑net‑worth clients and business partners.

Ideal Candidate:
The role is suited for a dynamic, hands‑on leader with deep expertise of the online brokerage business and a track record in new business development in a highly competitive environment.

• Define and execute the growth strategy for the South African market with focus on institutional partnerships, B2B2C distribution, and offshore banking solutions.
• Position Swissquote as the provider of choice for clients looking to internationally diversify assets.
• Represent Swissquote with integrity, embodying the Swiss DNA as a unique local differentiator.
• Align the local strategy tightly with Group priorities and operational execution in Switzerland.

• Expand the network of wealth managers, IFAs, multi‑family offices, fiduciaries, private banks, corporates and professional investor circles.
• Drive pipeline development and commercial performance with KPIs and revenue targets.
• Support and elevate local Sales & Relationship teams, ensuring excellent customer experience.

• Lead and develop the Cape Town team (Sales, Relationship Management, Administration & Support, Local Compliance).
• Foster a performance‑driven, collaborative, client‑centric culture.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the dedicated Swiss team.

• Ensure full compliance with local financial regulatory standards and Group risk and compliance frameworks.
• Act as the key regulatory contact, supported by local and Swiss compliance specialists.
• Collaborate with compliance experts to stay ahead of regulatory changes and protect customer interests.
• Oversee operations to maintain efficiency, data security, and effective transaction management.

• Track revenue growth, new client acquisition, pipeline development and operational KPIs.
• Report insights to leadership, providing data‑driven recommendations for improvement.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands‑on leadership style.
• Commercially driven, results‑focused, energetic.
• Respected leader and team builder.
• Confident public representative and presenter.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision‑making skills.
• Significant experience in launching new business lines, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to grow business, acquire…