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Head of Mortgage Advisory Switzerland 100% (f/m/d)
The Julius Baer Group is seeking a Head of Mortgage Advisory Switzerland to lead and further develop the national mortgage advisory organization in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Swiss mortgage advisory and complex real estate financing, ideally in a private banking environment.
Tasks
- Serving as the first line of defense for all mortgage advisory and sales activities to ensure compliance with credit policies, FINMA regulations, and risk standards - Overseeing the evaluation, structuring, and presentation of complex financing solutions for Swiss residential and investment properties - Lead the final preparation and submission of loan applications to the bank's credit risk management and credit committee to ensure clarity, accuracy, and sound risk justification - Promote best practices in solvency analysis, collateral valuation, and deal structuring to ensure the highest standards of advisory and risk quality - Actively engage with (U)HNWI clients seeking financing for Swiss real estate and providing tailored and sophisticated mortgage solutions - Collaborating with private banking, real estate experts, wealth planners, and investment specialists to support integrated client service and relationship strengthening - Representing the mortgage advisory function as a trusted expert in client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions - Designing and implementing the Switzerland-wide client and product strategy for mortgage financing as part of the real estate organization in accordance with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks - Promote the evolution of the bank's mortgage offering to improve customer value, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness - Serve as a senior sparring partner for the head of real estate and other leadership teams to contribute expert knowledge on strategic initiatives and cross-divisional collaboration - Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of 12-15 mortgage advisors in Switzerland - Foster a culture of professional excellence, collaboration, and accountability, with a strong focus on customer focus and execution quality - Strengthen capabilities within the advisory organization, including coaching, succession planning, and professional development - Serving as a senior leader within the real estate department, reporting directly to the head of real estate - Representing the mortgage advisory function on internal committees, governance bodies, and strategic working groups - Providing regular business insights and risk assessments to senior managementRequirements
- University degree in finance, banking, economics, law, or equivalent, and/or Swiss banking education with relevant additional professional training - 10+ years of experience in Swiss mortgage consulting and complex real estate financing, ideally in a private banking environment - Professional background in private banking, asset management, or a Swiss universal bank, with proven experience with (U)HNWI clients - In-depth technical knowledge of Swiss mortgage products, solvency rules, collateral valuation, andWe offer
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