Corporate Client Manager / Trade Finance 100% (m/f/d)

Über das Unternehmen

We are an emerging Swiss FinTech based in Zurich, providing regulated payment and settlement services for humanitarian supply chains and exports of goods to high-risk markets.

The company is currently in the FINMA licensing process under Art. 1b BankG Integrity, transparency, and compliance form the foundation of the business model.

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Our client, a FinTech in Zurich, is seeking a Corporate Client Manager / Trade Finance to strengthen the team. In this position, you play a central role in the operational handling of the Fintech’s business and contribute significantly to the company’s success.

This is a fully greenfield role focused on establishing new relationships and creating a strong footprint in the targeted markets. The position is primarily an Account Manager role with end-to-end responsibility for corporate client relationships.

You will act as the primary point of contact for a large portfolio of trade-oriented corporate clients and be responsible for managing the entire client lifecycle. Your main responsibilities include:

·       Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements
·       Building and maintaining business relationships with corporate clients from SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) to multinational companies
·       Collaboration with internal departments and external partners

Client Lifecycle Management

·       Prospect identification, outreach planning, and relationship development
·       Execution of KYC and onboarding processes
·       Account maintenance, including KYC updates and responding to client requests
·       Execution of transactions and transaction monitoring
·       Periodic Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
·       Account termination when required

Compliance & Risk Management

·       Implementation of Fintech’s risk-based approach, particularly for high-risk clients
·       Conducting necessary AML and sanctions controls, with experience in complex regulatory environments (especially Middle East markets)
·       Analysis of complex corporate structures

Client Relationship & Portfolio Management

·       Build and maintain long-term relationships with newly acquired clients
·       Manage large-scale transactions and client portfolios effectively
·       Deliver high-quality service aligned with business objectives
·       Maintain accurate tracking of all client interactions within the Fintech’s CRM

Operational Responsibilities

·       Entry, maintenance, and updating of client master data in the Fintech’s CRM
·       Skilled research of prospects and customer information

Anforderungen

·       Completed studies in economics, finance, or a comparable qualification
·       Minimum 3 years of experience in managing corporate clients, ideally with larger companies
·       Strong background in client relationship management
·       Experience in managing corporate clients (SMEs and listed companies)
·       Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, including AML and sanctions compliance
·       Experience implementing risk-based approaches for high-risk clients
·       Highly organized and disciplined in documentation and CRM tracking
·       Strong knowledge in handling document-based cross-border transactions
·       Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and regulatory requirements
·       Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach
·       Strong IT skills, proficiency in MS Office specially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
·       Experience with TCS environment and SaaScada is a plus
·       Excellent communication skills in German and English, French and other languages would be a plus
·       High resilience and accuracy
·       Result-oriented and structured working style

Was sind meine Vorteile?

·       Responsible position with significant scope for shaping your role
·       Attractive compensation and performance-based bonus schemes
·       Professional and dynamic work environment
·       Opportunities for further training and development
·       Modern work equipment and flexible working conditions