Asset Management, Swiss Funds, Client Advisor

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

As you will be part of a broader team, collaboration and teamwork is an integral part of everything we do. You should have the motivation and confidence to proactively engage and lead client conversations throughout the sales process. Most importantly, we believe in doing ‘first class business in a first class way’. Therefore, you should share our passion for creating an exceptional client experience and managing our business in an ethical and compliant way.

**Job summary**

As a Client Advisor for Swiss Funds, you will focus to continue growing our business in the region of Geneva, Suisse Romande and optionally Ticino. You will report into the Swiss Country Head based in Zurich and the local Head in Geneva.

**Job responsibilities**
- Develop deep relationships across your client base with particular emphasis on investment decision makers, portfolio managers, research analysts, etc
- Prepare and deliver product presentations to prospective and existing clients at meetings, conferences, road-shows and via telephone/video conferencing
- Leverage a consultative sales approach to drive the growth of your clients
- Engage clients in discussions about new product concepts and solutions to help solve complex client challenges
- Take ownership of your clients and deliver on your business plan
- Achieve agreed sales objectives/targets, through the acquisition of new clients, effective pipeline management and client retention
- Ability to undertake business with a full understanding of all compliance, audit and legal requirements specific to the relevant sales area, and in line with 'best practice'
- Ensure all sales reporting requirements (e.g. detailed contact reports) are fully and promptly met and communicated to the local Head of Sales, and that all client activities are recorded in the CRM tool in an efficient way

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**
- Strong knowhow of the Asset Management industry in all its aspects
- Deep understanding of the local market with existing relationships in the wholesale channel with capacity to prospect new external relationships
- Covering an existing book of clients based in Geneva, Suisse Romande and potentially Ticino
- Strong technical background that enables to articulate a broad range of both long-only and alternative strategies in sufficient detail
- Confident, professional approach with the ability to operate at a broad level with internal and external partners
- Proven track record of developing key internal and external partnerships with sales teams and individuals
- Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English. Italian or German is a plus

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Strong team player with drive and client focus
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a pressurized environment
- Ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- 7-10y experience in a similar position with proven track record
- Extensive client network in the Geneva and Romandie region, Ticino is a plus

**ABOUT US**

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.