Business Area Head / Branch Manager Basel (f/m/d), 100%

LGT is the world’s largest family-owned and managed Private Banking and Asset Management Group. For more than 100 years it has been fully owned and managed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which is also one of our biggest clients.
With around 800 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees - this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland the title of one of the best employers in Switzerland.

Job Description

As Business Area Head / Branch Manager for the Swiss Onshore Market Basel (CHBA), you hold overall responsibility for developing the market in the Northwestern Switzerland region. In this strategically and operationally oriented role, you represent our Basel branch, drive the build‑up and expansion of the market, and lead our dedicated team for the Swiss Onshore Market Basel.

 

Your responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for market development in Northwestern Switzerland, in particular ensuring continued profitable, above‑average growth of the CHBA business

• Representing the Basel branch to clients, partners, authorities, and the public; actively cultivating and expanding a strong network within the Basel financial centre

• Helping to shape the strategic framework for the Swiss market and translating it into the area strategy and business plan for Northwestern Switzerland

• Professional and disciplinary leadership and coaching of managers, relationship managers, and assistants, including fostering a performance‑oriented, appreciative, and inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, trust and mutual support

• Coordinating the various functions within the Basel branch

• Responsibility for client acquisition and coverage in the CHBA area and ensuring an integrated advisory and service approach through close, efficient cooperation with other markets and internal units (e.g. Financing, Compliance, LGT Capital Partners, etc.)

• Developing and implementing a systematic front‑office recruitment strategy to attract, develop and retain talent in the CHBA area

• Planning, budgeting, and continuous monitoring of target achievement, as well as ensuring adherence to internal guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements; direct reporting line to the Market Head Switzerland

Requirements

• Several years of proven leadership experience with line responsibility in private banking, ideally in a comparable role in the Swiss onshore business

• Advanced degree in business administration (e.g. university of applied sciences/university) or an equivalent higher professional qualification

• Several years of professional experience in the banking sector with a focus on wealth management

• Proven track record in building, developing, and positioning a market, as well as in establishing and further developing high‑performing teams

• Strong network in the Basel / Northwestern Switzerland region, with an excellent understanding of regional economic structures and relevant networks

• In‑depth knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework in the Swiss banking environment and confidence in applying compliance and governance requirements

• Confident, open, and self‑reflective manner, strong ability to deal with criticism and a positive mindset, with a visible commitment to LGT values such as long‑term and entrepreneurial thinking, sense of responsibility and partnership‑based collaboration

• Integrative, motivating, and focused leader with strong execution skills, pronounced empathy and decisiveness, who inspires people with positive energy, brings them along and puts the team’s success above personal interests

• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written; French skills are an advantage

Contact Information

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG

Human Resources

Sabrina Gantenbein