Commercial Salary Guide: Switzerland - 2026

Audit Assistant Manager – Belfast or Newry Hybrid (min. 3 days/week in office) | Permanent A well-established, growing accountancy and business advisory practice in Northern Ireland is looking for an ambitious, qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their expanding audit and assurance team. This is a firm with a genuinely broad private-client base spanning construction, hospitality and a wide range of other sectors — alongside a fast-growing public sector audit practice that has doubled in size over the past year. This is a rare opportunity to build a career that isn't boxed into one niche: you'll get real depth in public sector/not-for-profit audit work during its intensive season, balanced with a varied portfolio of owner-managed and SME clients the rest of the year. About the Role You'll play a key role in supporting the management of a portfolio of audit and assurance clients — from planning through to completion — while supervising, coaching and developing junior team members and trainees. This is a firm where people at every level, from trainee to partner, work closely together; there's no rigid hierarchy of who talks to whom, and everyone is expected to pitch in as a team. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments, hitting deadlines and budgetsSupervise, direct and coach trainees and junior staff on your assignments, with early review of their workBuild and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, responsive serviceAssist with preparation of financial statements and consolidated/group accounts — this is a hands-on, practical role, not a "client hands you the numbers" set-upIdentify and communicate audit findings, risks and recommendations, consulting with managers and directors as neededContribute to business development — networking events, internal client functions and feeding into tenders and proposals (with financial incentives for new client wins)Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements and quality management proceduresMaintain technical knowledge through ongoing CPDWhat They're Looking For EssentialACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (fully qualified — not part-qualified)Solid experience managing audit assignments and supporting a client portfolioExperience coaching, mentoring and reviewing junior team members' workStrong communication, organisational and relationship-management skillsComfortable managing budgets and timelines (fee negotiation is not required at this level)Experience with group audits and consolidated accounts   DesirableExposure to public sector, not-for-profit or other regulated-entity audit workExperience with owner-managed/SME businesses across a broad range of industriesFamiliarity with CaseWare, Inflo or similar audit/accounts-prep software (training provided if not)Some involvement in tenders, proposals or networking/business development activityThe firm is especially keen to hear from candidates who've worked across a blend of public sector and SME/commercial audit — that combination is hard to find but exactly what makes someone thrive here. Candidates from mid-tier firms tend to transition especially well, though strong candidates from larger firms with genuine SME portfolio exposure are also very welcome.   What You Can ExpectHybrid working with a minimum of three days a week in the office (to support and coach the trainee team) — flexible between Belfast and Newry depending on client base and time of yearCondensed hours — finish at 1pm on FridaysMinimal client site travel — cloud-based audit software means most work is done in-office, with only the occasional day on-site to close out an auditClearly defined, structured progression with annual promotion roundsA genuinely team-first, supportive culture — people pull together when someone's stretched, and it goes both waysReporting into an Assistant Manager/Manager structure with a clear route through to Director levelFinancial incentives for business development and client referrals   Practical DetailsLocation: Belfast preferred; Newry considered for the right candidate with flexibility for travelReports to: Director (public sector team)Interview process: Initial informal Teams call, followed by an in-person interview with senior leadership. No technical assessment for this level.Start: Urgent need, ideally in place ahead of the January public sector audit seasonInterested candidates should be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with demonstrable audit management and team supervision experience.

Senior Sales Director - Private Markets Technology Our client is a fast-growing, regulated technology business transforming how the private markets industry operates. Following continued international growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Director to drive new business acquisition across the global private markets sector.The OpportunityThis is a senior, high-impact commercial role focused on winning new enterprise clients across the private markets ecosystem. The successful candidate will leverage an established industry network to build relationships with senior decision-makers and position innovative technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance investor experiences and modernise fund infrastructure.This is a true business development role suited to someone who enjoys opening doors, developing strategic relationships and closing complex enterprise sales.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop new business opportunities across the private markets industry, including private equity, private credit, real assets, venture capital and other alternative investment managers.Build relationships with senior stakeholders including CFOs, Finance Directors, Group Financial Controllers, Heads of Operations, Investor Relations leaders, Compliance professionals and Finance Transformation teams.Manage complex enterprise sales cycles from initial engagement through to negotiation and close.Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows through technology and communicate clear commercial value propositions.Work closely with internal product and implementation teams to deliver successful client outcomes.Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, market developments and client challenges within private markets.About YouWe're interested in speaking with commercially successful professionals who have:A strong track record of selling enterprise solutions into the private markets industry.An established network across alternative investment managers and the wider private markets ecosystem.Experience engaging both commercial decision-makers and operational stakeholders.A background selling complex B2B solutions such as financial technology, fund services, data platforms, software or outsourced operational solutions.A consultative, relationship-led approach combined with a proven ability to win new business.Strong commercial acumen with experience leading value-based sales conversations.Ideal ExperienceYou will ideally have experience working with or selling to organisations such as:Private equity firmsPrivate credit managersVenture capital firmsReal assets managersSecondaries investorsMulti-manager and fund-of-funds businessesInstitutional investorsFund administratorsCustodiansOutsourced finance providers and other private markets service firmsA solid understanding of private markets structures, fund operations and investor onboarding processes would be highly advantageous.

Role OverviewA leading independent financial and fiduciary services provider is seeking a high-caliber Commercial Director to lead growth and client acquisition within their Private Client and Family Office division.Reporting directly to the CCO, you will drive the business development strategy, manage key intermediary and UHNW client relationships, and oversee the BD/Marketing function. You will also serve as a principal officer and client director on complex structures, ensuring top-tier service delivery and robust corporate governance.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Growth: Lead the strategy to win new UHNW client relationships, manage pipeline opportunities, lead pitching/pricing discussions, and expand the brand across core markets (including the Middle East).Fiduciary & Client Management: Serve as a client director on complex, high-risk family office structures, acting as a trusted advisor on fiduciary, technical, and governance matters.Leadership & Team Mentoring: Lead and develop the BD function, while mentoring client administration teams to maintain high service standards and commercial awareness.Operational & Financial Oversight: Contribute to overall business strategy, manage unit budgets, drive process efficiencies, and chair key internal committees.RequirementsExperience: Minimum 8+ years in a senior leadership/business development role within an offshore financial services or private client environment.Network: Strong existing intermediary network, with proven expertise in global family office structures and private client solutions (Middle East regional experience preferred).Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification required (e.g., STEP, ICSA/CGANI, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of offshore company law, trust structures, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory risk.Skills: Outstanding commercial acumen, proven pitching/presentation capability, and strong team leadership abilities.What’s On OfferHighly competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus.Generous holiday allowance (30 days standard + additional wellbeing leave).Comprehensive health, life, and critical illness cover.Full support for ongoing professional development and qualifications.

Director – Business Development (Funds)Location: London or Channel Islands (Hybrid)Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsOur client is a leading independent provider of fund, corporate and private wealth administration services, supporting investment managers and institutional clients across multiple international jurisdictions.Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Director – Business Development to drive the acquisition of new fund administration mandates and expand relationships with fund managers, investment firms and professional intermediaries.This is a senior commercial role suited to an established business development professional with an extensive network across the private capital industry and a proven track record of winning complex mandates.The RoleWorking closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing new client relationships, generating revenue opportunities and strengthening the firm's market presence across the private funds sector.Key responsibilities include:Developing and executing business development strategies to win new fund administration mandates.Identifying opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients through additional service offerings.Building and maintaining strong relationships with fund managers, legal firms, investment consultants and other professional intermediaries.Managing the full business development lifecycle, from identifying opportunities through to proposal development, negotiation and successful onboarding.Representing the business at industry conferences, networking events and client meetings.Identifying new markets, sectors and client segments to support long-term growth.Working collaboratively with client service, marketing and operational teams to deliver tailored client solutions.Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments to identify commercial opportunities.About YouThe successful candidate is likely to possess:Significant experience within the funds industry, with a strong understanding of fund administration or related financial services.A demonstrable track record of winning new business and delivering sustained revenue growth.An established network of relationships across investment managers, institutional investors and professional intermediaries.Experience managing complex sales processes involving senior decision-makers, including C-suite executives and boards.Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation and relationship management skills.The ability to develop long-term partnerships built on credibility and trust.Strong presentation and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.What's on OfferOpportunity to join a highly respected international financial services organisation.A senior, client-facing commercial leadership role with significant autonomy.Exposure to high-profile investment managers and institutional clients.Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and comprehensive benefits package.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Clear opportunity to influence the continued growth of an ambitious business.This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to leverage their industry relationships within a high-quality, client-focused organisation that continues to invest in growth across the international private funds market.

Business Development Director Our client is a fast-growing, regulated technology business transforming how the private markets industry operates. Following continued international growth, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive new business acquisition across the global private markets sector and help to grow their Luxembourg operation. The OpportunityThis is a senior, high-impact commercial role focused on winning new enterprise clients across the private markets ecosystem. The successful candidate will leverage an established industry network to build relationships with senior decision-makers and position innovative technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance investor experiences and modernise fund infrastructure.This is a true business development role suited to someone who enjoys opening doors, developing strategic relationships and closing complex enterprise sales.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop new business opportunities across the private markets industry, including private equity, private credit, real assets, venture capital and other alternative investment managers.Build relationships with senior stakeholders including CFOs, Finance Directors, Group Financial Controllers, Heads of Operations, Investor Relations leaders, Compliance professionals and Finance Transformation teams.Manage complex enterprise sales cycles from initial engagement through to negotiation and close.Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows through technology and communicate clear commercial value propositions.Work closely with internal product and implementation teams to deliver successful client outcomes.Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, market developments and client challenges within private markets.About YouWe're interested in speaking with commercially successful professionals who have:A strong track record of selling enterprise solutions into the private markets industry.An established network across alternative investment managers and the wider private markets ecosystem.Experience engaging both commercial decision-makers and operational stakeholders.A background selling complex B2B solutions such as financial technology, fund services, data platforms, software or outsourced operational solutions.A consultative, relationship-led approach combined with a proven ability to win new business.Strong commercial acumen with experience leading value-based sales conversations.Ideal ExperienceYou will ideally have experience working with or selling to organisations such as:Private equity firmsPrivate credit managersVenture capital firmsReal assets managersSecondaries investorsMulti-manager and fund-of-funds businessesInstitutional investorsFund administratorsCustodiansOutsourced finance providers and other private markets service firmsA solid understanding of private markets structures, fund operations and investor onboarding processes would be highly advantageous.

Senior Regulatory Remediation ExpertSwitzerland / Europe | CHF 150-170k + bonusJoin an international trading organisation in a high-impact role where you'll shape regulatory strategy, influence senior stakeholders and lead the evolution of trade surveillance and compliance across multiple European entities. Key requirementsDeep REMIT expertiseTrade surveillance experienceMarket abuse and insider trading knowledgeRegulatory remediation, transformation or control enhancement experienceAbility to influence senior stakeholdersDesirableEMIR & MiFID IISCILA experienceBig 4 / Consultancy (Senior) Manager backgroundLocation: Switzerland preferred, with significant travel across Europe. The role can be based in other European countriesWe are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or experience.

Qualified Accountant – Business & Economic Advisory About the Role An established advisory practice is looking for a driven, commercially astute Qualified Accountant to join its advisory division. This role suits someone who enjoys blending numbers, commercial judgement and problem-solving to help clients across both the private and public sectors make sound strategic choices. You'll work across a varied client base spanning Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain — helping private businesses secure growth and funding, and helping public bodies plan, appraise and evaluate major capital and economic development schemes. You'll join a small, senior team where you'll get real client-facing responsibility from early on, and the chance to work on projects with genuine, visible impact on local economies. What You'll Be Doing Working with Private BusinessesBuilding business plans that support growth, investment decisions and wider strategyConstructing financial models, forecasts and scenario/sensitivity analysisDrafting applications for regional, national and EU funding and grant schemesAnalysing business performance, margins and growth potentialAdvising on expansion plans, capital spend, innovation and efficiency projectsRunning benchmarking exercises and performance reviewsHelping clients build the case they'll present to lenders or investorsSpotting ways to lift efficiency, profitability and cash flowPresenting findings directly to owners, leadership teams and other stakeholdersWorking with Public Sector BodiesDrafting formal business cases using recognised government appraisal frameworks and departmental guidanceProducing economic appraisals, strategic assessments and options appraisalsCarrying out financial and economic analysis to test value for moneyWriting feasibility studies for regeneration, infrastructure, tourism and economic development schemesCompleting post-project evaluations and wider programme reviewsBuilding financial appraisals and whole-life cost modelsSupporting the development of investment strategies and funding bidsWorking with socio-economic, demographic and market data to shape recommendationsLiaising directly with councils, government departments and funding bodiesAcross BothProducing polished, board- and funder-ready reportsTurning dense financial and economic detail into clear, actionable recommendationsJuggling multiple live assignments and hitting deadlinesBuilding genuine client relationships and a strong service reputationGetting involved in client meetings, workshops and presentationsContributing to business development and proposal writingWorking closely with colleagues across the wider advisory functionStaying current on funding schemes, government policy and economic trendsWhat We're Looking For Must-HavesA recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Strong analytical ability, financial modelling skill and confident report writingA track record of digging into complex financial data and drawing out commercial conclusionsAdvanced Excel skillsA sharp eye for detailStrong organisational and project-management abilityConfidence engaging with senior stakeholdersComfort managing competing priorities with a good degree of independenceA proactive mindset — happy to question assumptions and push toward practical solutionsNice-to-Haves Any of the following would be an advantage:Background in business advisory, consultancy or strategic planningExperience preparing business cases, economic appraisals or feasibility studiesExposure to funding applications or public funding schemesFinancial modelling or investment appraisal experienceWork in economic development, regeneration or the public sectorFamiliarity with government economic appraisal frameworksWhat Matters in This RoleCommercial awarenessStrategic, joined-up thinkingAnalytical rigour and problem-solvingAbility to interpret and simplify financial detailStrong writing and presentation skillsClient relationship managementAttention to detailTime managementCollaborative team workingSelf-motivation and initiativeWhat You Can Expect From Us We aim to support our people both professionally and personally, with a benefits package built around flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career support.Generous annual leave allowance, with options to buy extra days or carry some overFlexible/agile working arrangements around start and finish timesA contributory pension schemePrivate healthcare coverEnhanced family leave (maternity and paternity)Access to a confidential employee wellbeing and support serviceA paid day each year to volunteer for a cause you care about

Broadgate are excited to be partnered with a Fintech Consumer Lender to assist in the finding of a Fraud Senior Manager / Director   Key Outcomes & Responsibilities Independent fraud threat assessmentWithin the first few weeks, deliver a comprehensive, independent fraud risk assessment.Identify the most critical vulnerabilities, emerging threat vectors, and areas of elevated risk.Propose a clear, prioritized mitigation roadmap based on findings.Acquisition fraud reductionDesign and launch controlled experiments to reduce early-stage fraud (e.g., first-payment default) with minimal impact to approval rates and growth.Cap unmitigated fraud riskImplement controls that materially reduce the risk of large-scale, unmitigated acquisition or transactional fraud attacks.This is the most critical outcome of the role and requires a proactive, prevention-first mindset.Professionalize fraud operationsBuild repeatable intelligence and decision-making from manual fraud reviews.Establish feedback loops leveraging a combination of human judgment, automation, and AI-driven tools.Role Scope & SeniorityNo strict years-of-experience requirement; however, candidates are typically expected to have ~6–12 years of relevant experience to meet the scope and compensation expectations.This is a senior individual contributor role. Impact is expected to be scaled primarily through analysis, tooling, code, and automation rather than people management.Opportunities to build and lead a team may emerge based on demonstrated outcomes and business needs.