On behalf of a prestigious private bank based in Geneva we are looking to hire a:

DESK HEAD WEALTH MANAGEMENT TURKEY

Purpose of the role:

Your responsibilities:

• The complete running (acquiring, motivating, retaining) of our High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth team of Client Advisors including full P/L responsibility for a team of approximatively 20 staff
• Formulating business plans and strategies for the Desk, consistent with global plans
• Implementing and monitoring the application of processes, guidelines and best practices according to legal & compliance requirements and sales efficiency standards
• Supporting client advisors in their client relationship function, both through support in the booking center as well as in Turkey
• Growing our business in Turkey by leading sales and acquisition meetings, supporting the transformation of prospects into clients as well as coaching the client advisors according to their seniority
• Monitoring and analyzing of the desk and its client advisors' results and taking appropriate actions
• Developing a close network of relations with the Istanbul representative office

Your profile:

• Several years of banking experience within a Wealth Management environment with an excellent track record in dealing directly with clients
• Affinity to global markets, understanding of clients' product needs
• Good understanding of Wealth Management processes and risk management approach in a challenging global environment
• Excellent communicator/integrator with strong ability to manage, motivate and coach a team with a willingness to get personally involved in the desk's growth efforts
• Highly organized, systematic thinker, very driven and results-oriented person with strong sales skills
• Fluent English and French are a must; Turkish would be a plus but is not mandatory
• Existing connections and/or a strong network building capacity in the Turkish market would be an asset but are not essential to be successful in this role