Business Manager – Middle East & Africa (MEA) 100% (f/m/d) at BANK JULIUS BAER CO LTD

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office, Banking Terminology, Financial Concepts, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Banking

Description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. As Business Manager – Middle East & Africa (MEA), you will provide structured administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Market Head of Middle East & Africa, enabling effective business oversight, decision-making, and implementation across the region. This role acts as a coordinating partner within the Market’s Business Management team, contributing to sales monitoring, financial tracking, reporting, and internal processes under supervision. YOUR CHALLENGE Key Responsibilities: Sales & Performance Monitoring: Assist in collecting, consolidating, and preparing regular sales performance reports across client groups and locations in MEA. Monitor activity levels, relationship developments, and product uptake; flag trends or deviations for discussion Financial & Budgetary Support: Support budget preparation and ongoing cost control activities by maintaining up-to-date reports of Key Performance Indicators. Oversee the Market headcount planning, and allocation requests. Assist in variance analyses against targets Reporting & Presentation Preparation: Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc business reviews by compiling relevant data and drafting presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint decks) in line with corporate standards. Ensure accuracy and timeliness Operational Coordination: Facilitate day-to-day operations within the MEA Business Management through facilitation of leadership rhythm (including minuting and follow-up actions), reporting into the Region and the ExB as well as strategy tracking, and internal communication flows Process Assistance & Compliance: Oversee planning and tracking of tasks to ensure adherence to internal timelines and procedures related to Senior Management bodies such as Regional Mgmt. Committee, ExB, RCGC, CCCM, CCEB. Coordinate with central functions (Regional CoS, Finance, HR, Compliance) where necessary Project & Initiative Support: Run MEA internal projects and provide oversight and reporting during project roll-outs (e.g., regional initiatives, training programs) by assisting with timelines, stakeholder updates, documentation, and progress tracking — always under guidance from senior staff Stakeholder Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for routine inquiries from branches, subsidiaries, or group departments. Escalate complex matters appropriately and maintain professional communication standards YOUR PROFILE Required Competencies: Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in handling figures and texts Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP or similar systems is advantageous Good understanding of banking terminology and basic financial concepts Highly structured and organised, reliable, and able to work effectively under time constraints while showing initiative and the ability to connect the dots Professional written and spoken communication skills in English Ability to establish productive work relationships and to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent vocational qualification with relevant experience Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an administrative, analytical, or support function preferably within private banking or financial services Previous exposure to cross-border teams or multicultural environments is beneficial Level & Reporting Line: This is an individual contributor role positioned below managerial responsibility that reports directly to the Head Business Management MEA. We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site. Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here. The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes. For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form. For recruiting agents, please see the additional information here.

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Responsibilities

The Business Manager will provide administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Market Head of MEA, focusing on sales monitoring, financial tracking, and reporting. This role also involves facilitating day-to-day operations and ensuring compliance with internal processes.