China Construction Bank (the second-largest bank in the world) opened its Zurich Branch in 2016, becoming the first Chinese bank in Switzerland and the only RMB clearing bank for Switzerland. Our goal is to provide reliable, high-quality, and efficient financial services to Swiss companies with business relations in China and Chinese companies with business relations in Switzerland. We primarily focus on corporate banking for top companies from selected industries, large and medium-sized clients, and support their trade and investment relationships. Additionally, we are also developing our business with medium-sized, family-owned Swiss companies to help them establish their presence in the Chinese market. Our offerings include commercial lending, trade finance, treasury, RMB clearing and settlement, RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (RQFII), and other banking products and service. Our bank has experienced steady growth, and we recognize that our people are a key asset. Currently, we employ about 40 professionals from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Relationship Manager.
Your main responsibilities
- Expanding client base in the Swiss market, encompassing Swiss large corporates, global multinationals, and other target clients, including conducting on-site visits, credit assessments, and due diligence.
- Proactively identifying and addressing customer needs by offering customized solutions across all Corporate Banking product lines.
- Cultivating and maintaining long-term global relationships with key decision-makers of Swiss Corporates, including Board Members, CEO, CFO, and Treasurers.
- Crafting credit proposals and limit applications, while also overseeing limits, ratings, and customer information within the bank's Core System.
Your qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in customer service, product management, or a related field within the banking sector, in Switzerland. Experience with corporate banking products/services and client resources is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems with a high level of accuracy and accountability
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
- Good verbal and written communication skills both in English and German, preferably also Chinese
- Team player who enjoys working in a multi-cultural, international environment
From all our employees we expect professional customer service, high level of expertise, an independent and reliable way of working, a positive team spirit and cultural acceptance.
If your profile matches the above requirements, please send your complete application (CV with photo, work certificates and diplomas) to semra.kahraman@ch.ccb.com. Please note that Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship is required. Thank you.
Note: We will not accept any CVs via agencies.
China Construction Bank Corporation, Beijing, Swiss Branch Zurich
Semra Kahraman, Head Human Resources
Beethovenstrasse 33, 8002 Zürich, +41 43 555 88 53