Head of Private Banking
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Management
Location: Zürich
Great private banking franchises are built through leadership.
The strongest private banking businesses are defined not only by the quality of their client relationships, but by the quality of the leaders who inspire them.
Exceptional leaders attract exceptional professionals. They create cultures built on integrity, accountability and long-term thinking.
DES Capital has been exclusively retained by leading private banks and independent wealth managers to identify outstanding Heads of Private Banking for a select number of confidential executive appointments.
The OpportunityThese appointments involve responsibility for leading established private banking businesses and shaping their next phase of growth.
Depending on the institution, responsibilities may include:
- Leading and developing senior private bankers
- Recruiting exceptional talent
- Driving sustainable growth
- Working closely with Executive Management and the Board
- Strengthening strategic market positions
Our clients are seeking leaders capable of building organisations that attract both exceptional professionals and exceptional clients.
You May Recognise YourselfYou believe leadership extends beyond financial performance.
You recruit carefully, develop talent patiently and understand that culture is a competitive advantage.
Your reputation has been built on judgement, integrity and the success of the people you lead.
Why Leaders MoveExceptional leaders rarely change institutions for compensation alone.
They move when another organisation offers the opportunity to build a stronger franchise, shape long-term strategy and create lasting value.
Executive RemunerationDepending on the scope of responsibility and strategic importance of the appointment,
fixed annual remuneration typically ranges between CHF 350,000 and CHF 500,000, complemented by competitive long-term incentive arrangements. Total remuneration may substantially exceed CHF 1 million.
Every confidential discussion is conducted personally by a Partner of DES Capital.
Your profile will never be shared without your explicit prior authorisation.
Every important leadership appointment begins with a conversation.So does every important career decision.
If you believe another platform would allow you to build an even stronger private banking franchise, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
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