Vontobel Beteiligungen AG
Zurich
11 hours ago
Senior Cross-Border Project Specialist (80 - 100%)
- 01 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Zurich
Job summary
Join us at Vontobel, a family-owned firm in Zurich, shaping Cross-Border Management. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.
Tasks
- Develop and enhance an effective Cross-Border Framework using automation.
- Lead high-visibility Cross-Border projects with strong coordination.
- Provide expert advice on Cross-Border issues, collaborating closely with teams.
Skills
- Degree in Economics, Law, or Finance; several years in Cross-Border finance required.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills are essential.
- Excellent communication in both German and English is needed.
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About the job
We are looking for a committed, analytical and design-oriented individual who will actively help us shape the future of cross-border management. If you enjoy taking responsibility, structuring complex issues and want to make a real impact in an international environment, you are exactly right with us!
What are your tasks:
Ensuring and continuously developing a holistic and effective cross-border framework (including methods, processes and reporting, with targeted use of automation and AI technologies)
Responsibility for planning, coordinating and implementing demanding cross-border projects with high visibility
Central specialist office for cross-border issues: advice, coordination and close cooperation with relationship managers, sparring partner for market heads and senior management
Analysis, development and further development of cross-border relevant guidelines, decision bases and reports including AI-supported analysis and reporting tools
Active participation in shaping and further developing cross-border governance, process and operating models
Collaboration and substantive support in internal audits as well as regulatory examinations
What do we expect?
Completed university or university of applied sciences degree (business, law, finance or comparable)
Several years of professional experience in the cross-border area in the financial industry, necessarily in the "first line of defence" in the private clients environment, consulting experience is a plus
Sound knowledge in project and stakeholder management combined with excellent communication skills in German and English
Very good knowledge of the (front) core processes of a bank as well as relevant national and international regulatory topics (e.g. CRD VI, MiFID II, FIDLEG, AMLA)
Specific expertise in operational risks, key risk indicators, risk & control self-assessment as well as testing and documentation of controls
Proactive, resilient, self-confident personality with an analytical, pragmatic and results-oriented mindset as well as a pronounced change and development mentality
What we offer:
A professionally demanding and future-oriented working environment with complex issues, modern technology and a strong focus on innovation
A dynamic, international environment with scope for design, which requires flexibility and at the same time pursues clear long-term goals
The opportunity to gain end-to-end perspectives on client management and actively shape processes and governance
High personal responsibility, visibility and numerous opportunities for professional and personal development,
We are looking for talented people and not just a CV that meets all the criteria. Even if you do not bring everything we ask for, you should apply.
At Vontobel you work towards a better future for our clients, society and yourself. We employ more than 2,300 people at over 25 locations worldwide and have our headquarters in Zurich.
We are majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our ability to focus on topics such as sustainability in the long term is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. We are looking for diverse talents who want to make a difference in a changing world and who come from the most varied backgrounds.
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