Senior VP Originator / Relationship Manager - Germany International Coverage

About the role

Deutsche Bank's Senior VP Originator / Relationship Manager is based in Zurich and is responsible for growing the Germany International franchise of Wealth Management, with a focus on sophisticated HNW and UHNW individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations. The role combines senior relationship ownership with a clear origination mandate, using an established German client and introducer network to acquire new relationships, deepen share of wallet and deliver sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and acquire new HNW and UHNW client relationships through a network of clients, prospects, entrepreneurs, family offices and professional introducers.
• Build, develop and manage long-term client relationships, taking overall responsibility for client satisfaction, retention, portfolio profitability and growth.
• Deliver revenues, net new assets and net new lending in line with strategy and targets, while increasing share of wallet.
• Provide personalised advice and tailored solutions across investments, discretionary portfolio management, lending and financing, wealth and succession planning.
• Identify complex cross-border and financing opportunities and coordinate Investment Managers, Lending specialists and other product experts.
• Connect clients to capabilities across Wealth Management, Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and Asset Management.
• Strengthen connectivity between the Zurich and German platforms and stay ahead of market trends.
• Act as primary point of contact and Accountable Client Owner, ensuring compliance with KYC/AML, conduct, risk management and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Substantial wealth management and private banking experience with HNW and UHNW clients, entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations.
• Proven senior-level origination in the German market, able to attract new HNW/UHNW relationships from an established client and introducer network.
• Demonstrated success in growing revenues, net new assets and lending, with a strong sales and performance orientation.
• Strong knowledge of the German wealth management market and the Swiss financial centre, including regulatory framework.
• Very good command of German and English, and willingness to travel across the Germany International market.

Required skills

• Investment, financing and wealth-planning insight, including international and cross-border client situations.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to build trusted senior relationships.
• Strong risk awareness and a consistent record of meeting professional, legal, ethical and regulatory standards.

What we offer

• Support for mental health, including training, counselling and support in difficult life situations.
• Preventive measures and a workplace that supports physical health.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture and support to meet personal financial goals.