Alternative Investment Associate (m|f|x) Geneva

We are seeking an experienced and client-oriented professional to help drive the development and commercialization of our Alternative Investments platform within Santander Private Banking, Switzerland. The role combines client advisory, product strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on growing assets under management, deepening client engagement, and enhancing our alternative investments offering.

• The successful candidate will play a key role in driving AuM growth and increasing penetration in alternative investments, while ensuring the effective end-to-end delivery of private markets solutions, including close coordination with internal stakeholders.
• This position is well-suited to a professional who is equally comfortable engaging with sophisticated clients and relationship managers and driving cross-functional execution to bring solutions to market efficiently. Fluent English and Spanish are required; Brazilian Portuguese is a plus.

Tasks

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
• CAIA and/or CFA designation preferred
• CWMA certification required
• Solid understanding of private markets (PE, private credit, real estate, hedge funds)
• Experience in alternative investments within private banking, asset management, or advisory
• Strong client-facing and commercial mindset, with the ability to translate complex strategies into actionable client solutions
• Proven ability to drive product adoption and AuM growth
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on and execution-driven, comfortable managing the operational and administrative aspects of the role, including coordination across functions (legal, compliance, operations) and supporting product approval processes
• Ability to navigate internal stakeholders and drive processes forward across the organization
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven
• Languages: English and Spanish are required. Portuguese and French are a plus

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Tangible contribution to AuM growth and client penetration in alternatives
• Strong client engagement and credibility as a trusted advisor
• High-quality investment selection and oversight
• Enhanced visibility and understanding of alternatives across the platform

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Location

5-7 Rue Ami-Lévrier, CH-1211 Geneva