Senior Private Bankers - Emerging Markets - $200,000 - $300,000 A Year in Zürich

Emerging Markets Focus | APAC & MEA Coverage | HNWI & UHNWI Clientele

Global Booking Centres — Multi-Office Locations Across Asia, Middle East, Europe & Americas

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a globally recognised private bank with a strong and growing Emerging Markets private banking platform spanning APAC and MEA. This is a compelling opportunity for senior private banking professionals who have built substantial, portable client books within the HNWI and UHNWI segment across key emerging market corridors.

Our client is seeking bankers with genuine market depth — individuals whose client relationships are founded on trust, bespoke advisory, and long‑term wealth stewardship. This is a platform with global reach, multiple booking centre options, and the infrastructure to service the world’s most sophisticated private clients.

Both individual candidates and teams are actively sought. Our client has a strong preference for cohesive teams of three to four bankers and is equally open to market heads who lead producing teams.

Level Business Plan Target (3 Years) Vice President (VP)

USD 200M+

~USD 70–80M per year

Director

USD 300–400M

~USD 100M per year

Managing Director (MD)

USD 500M+

USD 100M+ per year

All AUM figures refer to assets managed exclusively on behalf of High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth individuals. Business plan expectations are assessed over a three‑year horizon.

BOOKING CENTRES & OFFICE LOCATIONS BOOKING CENTRES

Hong Kong

London

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Dubai

Hong Kong

London

Geneva

New York

Miami

Mexico

Our client’s Emerging Markets platform covers a broad and growing range of high‑wealth corridors. Candidates with deep expertise and established client relationships in any of the following markets are encouraged to apply:

Non‑Resident Indian (NRI) — across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with particular demand for Dubai and Singapore‑based NRI coverage

Latin America (LATAM) — with a strong focus on Mexico and broader South and Central American markets

Broader APAC Emerging Markets — including Southeast Asian wealth corridors

Middle East & Africa (MEA) — servicing Gulf‑based and Africa‑linked HNWI and UHNWI clients

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS We are seeking professionals who meet the following profile:

A minimum of 8–10 years’ private banking or wealth management experience, with a demonstrable and portable HNW/UHNW client book

Strong career continuity — candidates with a stable employment history and proven long‑term client relationships are strongly preferred

Exclusively Front Office (client‑facing) backgrounds;

pure relationshipmanagement and senior advisory profiles

Clear track record of AUM growth, net new money generation, and revenue contribution at the required level

Candidates at Director or MD level should demonstrate leadership capability and the ability to develop and mentor junior bankers

Team leaders with an established, cohesive team of bankers are particularly welcomed — our client can structure a comprehensive team transition

Market Heads will be considered where they are actively producing and able to bring a team of performing bankers

Ability to meet the applicable regulatory and licensing requirements in the relevant booking centre or office location

COMPENSATION OVERVIEW Our client offers a market‑competitive compensation structure designed to attract and retain the region’s best private banking talent. Details are discussed in full on a confidential basis with shortlisted candidates.

Competitive, commensurate with level, market, and AUM. Senior Directors command USD 200K–300K+ per annum

Bonus Fully discretionary from day one of employment;

uncapped for strong performers

Revenue Model Competitive revenue share model;

top performers intarget markets benefit from enhanced rates

Team Moves Bespoke commercial structures available for teams;

arrangements tailored to team size and AUM

Role & Title Negotiated to reflect AUM, market coverage, and leadership responsibility

WHY THIS PLATFORM?

A globally recognised private banking brand with a genuine and growing commitment to Emerging Markets — giving you credibility with the most discerning HNWI and UHNWI clients

Flexibility of multiple booking centres across Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London — allowing you to service clients in the most appropriate jurisdiction

A truly global footprint with offices across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas

Entrepreneurial environment with genuine autonomy to build and manage your client franchise

Strong investment platform with access to a full suite of wealth management solutions including alternatives, structured products, philanthropy, and family office services

A platform that actively supports team moves and values the infrastructure and culture that strong teams bring

CONFIDENTIALITY & ENGAGEMENT This search is being managed on an exclusively confidential basis. Candidate identities will not be disclosed to any third party without explicit prior consent. We appreciate the sensitivity of exploring opportunities within a competitive and relationship‑driven industry and commit to handling all engagements with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

Initial conversations are entirely exploratory and non‑committal. We would be delighted to share a full briefing on the platform and opportunity at a time that suits you.

Ready to Explore? Let’s Talk — Confidentially. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion.

Your identity will not be shared without your explicit consent.

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