Business Manager

Business Manager – Fixed‑term (6 months) Being part of HSBC in Switzerland, you’ll help evolve and grow our business. The Business Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment within the Private Banking division in Switzerland. This position serves as a critical bridge between the Front Office, IT, COO and other functions of the bank, focusing on incident management, process improvements, control execution, and the successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Are you interested? Do you have a strong business knowledge and orientation? Do you enjoy being part of a cohesive team? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you What you will do Support the Front Office in their daily tasks. Help to prioritize, identify bottlenecks, issues and resolve them. Become a trusted and objective advisor to the business. Support the successful implementation of key growth projects, strategic initiatives and oversight reviews. Facilitate clear and effective communication between the Front Office, IT and other Functions. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and objectives. In this role you will Coordinate and communicate effectively between various teams, functions and markets. Use strong judgement capabilities in providing general business management support. Display strong interpersonal skills and confident negotiation. Think forward and find solutions to emerging matters. Act as the primary gatekeeper for all incoming requests, assessing and prioritising demand based on team capacity and strategic objectives. Take responsibility for tasks assigned and ensure they are performed to the highest standard. Drive and own projects and initiatives. Operate in an ever‑changing and stringent regulatory environment. You should apply if you have Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring clear coordination across departments. Highly structured, organised and pro‑active personality with the ability to work under pressure in a matrix environment. Independent, pro‑active and flexible way of working. Discretion in handling sensitive information. Strong business knowledge and orientation. Experience supporting projects and change‑management initiatives. Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Previous experience in Business Management or Control/Risk Management will be an advantage. Strong knowledge of Private Banking processes and local regulations. Preferred BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, IT or related field. Proficiency in MS Office. English fluency, written and spoken; French knowledge would be a plus. Due to immigration restrictions in Switzerland, only Swiss or EU citizens or holders of a valid Swiss work permit will be considered. What you’ll get in return Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique opportunities and benefits. Progress your career with development programmes, mentoring and coaching, and world‑class training through HSBC University. Work flexibly, deciding when, where and how you and your team work together. Financial and family‑focused benefits include: Health & meal allowance, public transport or (e‑bike) allowance. Days off for key events (weddings, moving house, adoption). One‑time marriage or civil partnership grant. One‑time premium for birth or adoption. 4 weeks paternity leave & 26 weeks maternity leave. Emergency childcare with the Red Cross, free of charge for HSBC employees. Purchased holidays scheme, unpaid leave, sabbatical, volunteer leave. Accident insurance (private coverage) paid by the Employer, attractive pension scheme. We support mental, physical and social well‑being with various sports and leisure activities organised by employees. Specialised free, confidential services for employees and their families to deal with personal problems—unlimited telephone consultation 24/7. Opportunities to work internationally and join Employee Resource Groups. Equal Opportunity and Diversity HSBC is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates irrespective of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local law. If you require accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know. Privacy and Compliance Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, available on our website. Internal candidates from Group and external applicants are required to pass additional checks consistent with local laws. The Group reserves the right to take action regarding any adverse findings. Further Information For more information on building your career at HSBC, visit: www.hsbc.com/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr