Commercial Director, Trust

About the role

A respected international trust and fiduciary services business in Zurich is looking for a Commercial Director to drive growth and deepen key relationships. This is a permanent position for a seasoned financial services business development professional with a strong commercial mindset, able to use an existing professional network and private banking experience to expand the client's market footprint. The role involves shaping business development strategy while working closely with the client's team and their professional partners.

Required profile

• Commercial leadership at director level, with 5 to 7 years of experience at a senior, commercially focused level, accountable for revenue growth and strategic client development.
• Proven ability to identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline in line with the client's objectives.
• Track record of managing and growing relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Established B2B network in Switzerland with accounting firms, law firms, banks and other professional intermediaries, able to turn it into new mandates.
• Background in private banking, accountancy, legal, trust or multi-family office experience, understanding wealth planning needs and collaboration with corporate partners.
• Fluent written and spoken German and/or French is essential.

The vacancy is advertised by AP Group, which acts as an introducer; interested candidates are asked to send their CV to the recruiter, who treats applications in strict confidence.