Head of BD Wholesale Switzerland

Head of BD Wholesale Switzerland

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

We are currently hiring a Head of BD Wholesale Switzerland (f/m/d) for our Zuerich office.

What you will do

• Lead and develop AllianzGI’s Wholesale business in Switzerland across different client segments including Global Financial Institutions, Private Banks, Wealth Managers, other regional and local intermediaries and covering our whole range of investment management products including private markets space
• Design and implement a local business and distribution strategy that will ensure the achievement of the growth and revenue targets set for the Swiss Wholesale market, understanding and developing key growth and diversification drivers for AllianzGI’s success over the long term
• Coordinate activities, process and change handling where appropriate with the functions in Global Banks and European Business Management
• Manage and develop the local Wholesale team
• Ensure the optimization of the local business & local resources through the use of all relevant functions within the firm such as Business Management, Marketing and Communications, Legal and Compliance, Investments, Risks, Finance, HR, IT, etc.
• Be an active Member of the European Wholesale Ecosystem that shares and discusses AllianzGI’s distribution strategy on a monthly basis
• Point of contact for local Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulator.

What you bring

• University degree or equivalent, professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, AZEK etc. are beneficial
• Extensive sales experience (typically 10+ years) in asset management, private banking, advisory sales or similar roles with a successful and proven sales track record
• Deep knowledge of the Swiss wholesale market
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of common investment vehicles, alternative investment products, and client engagement strategies
• Strong negotiation skills, service orientation, and a customer-focused approach to enhance client relationships
• Commitment to teamwork, solution-oriented mindset, and creative implementation skills to drive client engagement initiatives
• Capability to optimally present and position investment products and strategies in front of professional investors
• Proficiency in English plus either German or French is required, Italian or any other language skills are a plus.

What we offer 

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours) 
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans 
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan  
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs  
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  
• Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications 
• … and so much more!  

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

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