Head of Financial Institutions

Our Company JOB DESCRIPTION EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and MissionEmpowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future. We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value. Job DescriptionEFG’s Head of Financial Institution is responsible to actively maintain, manage and expand our relationships with external service providers to and partners of EFG entities in the areas of custody, correspondent banking and clearing globally.

The candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, is well positioned to navigate the competitive landscape and curious about developments while disciplined in ensuring EFG’s ambitions can continue to be met.

Main ResponsibilitiesPreserve our good standing with providersRegularly review, assess and monitor our network in line with internal and regulatory standardsPro-actively address developments as well as issues arisingKeep a perspective on risk managing our networkNegotiates terms & conditions with the aim to secure a competitive offeringRegularly and transparently communicate with our partners on key aspect such as business development, compliance aspects as well as regulatory trendsFollow technological advancements in the space, ensuring competitiveness not only economicallyCoordinates relationship to Thomas Murray as service providerActs as senior escalation point on any issue involving 3rd-party financial institutionsManagement of the Financial Institutions Team as primus inter paresRepresent EFG beyond being the door of entryInternal stakeholder management with a focus on EFG’s Operations teams as main service userContributes to the various projects involving relationship with 3rd-party financial institutionsSkills And Experience10 years experience in a comparable positionStrong managerial skillsStrong situational communication and networking skills in English, French and other commonly used languagesDiplomatic attitudeDisciplined regarding regulatory, legal and internal rules & regulationsGood understanding of the financial market infrastructureFlexible thinking and reliable in nature.

Our ValuesAccountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvementHands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality resultsPassionate: Being committed and striving for excellenceSolution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindsetPartnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.