Business Development Manager – Digital Assets & Private Banking

Location: Switzerland / International Markets

Build something of your own in digital assets

An established, regulated financial institution operating at the intersection of traditional banking and digital assets is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive its next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity for a commercially driven individual to build a client portfolio, develop strategic relationships and bring new business into a growing digital asset platform. You’ll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, shape your market approach and work directly with clients looking for sophisticated banking and digital asset solutions.

Whether your expertise sits within institutional banking, private wealth, external asset management or corporate banking, this role offers the opportunity to leverage your existing network while developing new relationships in a rapidly evolving market.

The opportunity

  • Build your own portfolio: Take ownership of client acquisition and relationship development across your chosen segment, building a book of business from the ground up.

  • Leverage your network: Identify and engage high-value prospects through existing relationships, targeted outreach, industry events and strategic business development.

  • Sell innovative solutions: Introduce clients to a broad range of digital asset services, including custody, trading, lending, investment products and tokenisation.

  • Own the client relationship: Manage the full client journey, from initial engagement and commercial negotiations through onboarding, ongoing servicing and cross-selling.

  • Shape commercial strategy: Develop market plans, prioritise target prospects and identify opportunities to expand the institution’s presence across domestic and international markets.

  • Work across the business: Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Operations and Product teams to deliver a smooth onboarding experience and develop solutions that meet evolving client needs.

  • Influence product development: Bring client feedback and market insight into the business to help shape the services, products and propositions offered to your target segment.

What we’re looking for

  • 8–10+ years’ experience in financial services business development, relationship management or client acquisition, ideally with a proven track record of building and growing a client portfolio.

  • An established network within one or more of the following segments: institutional clients, private banking, external asset managers, professional investors or corporate clients.

  • Experience in private banking, wealth management or digital assets is highly advantageous.

  • A strong understanding of financial products and services, with a genuine interest in blockchain technology and the digital asset ecosystem.

  • A commercial mindset, strong negotiation skills and the confidence to originate opportunities and convert prospects into long-term relationships.

  • Experience navigating client onboarding, due diligence and regulatory requirements within a financial services environment.

  • Full professional fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

  • A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline; CFA or CAIA qualifications would be advantageous.

Why consider this opportunity?

Join a business operating in one of the most exciting areas of financial services, where traditional banking expertise meets digital asset innovation.

You’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful client franchise, develop long-term institutional and wealth relationships, and contribute directly to commercial growth in an evolving market.

For an ambitious business developer with a strong network and an entrepreneurial approach, this is an opportunity to combine established financial services relationships with the next generation of banking products.

Interested in learning more? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.