At Vontobel Asset Management, we are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to join our team as a Business Management Specialist. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Regional Sales Head of International Business, based in Madrid, Spain, while also collaborating closely with the global Chief of Staff in Zurich, Switzerland. With the flexibility to be based in either Madrid or Zurich, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our International Business operations across EMEA (excluding DACH), the Middle East, US On- and Offshore, and LatAm markets.
If you have a proven track record in asset management, a strategic mindset, and a passion for enabling success in a global environment, we would love to hear from you!
What would your role be?
Strategic Business Management
- Partner with the Regional Sales Head International Business to define and execute strategic priorities across EMEA (ex. DACH), the Middle East, US On- and Offshore, and LatAm markets.
- Lead the coordination and tracking of strategic initiatives, business plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and support the development of regional market strategies.
- Collaborate with the global Chief of Staff to drive cross-regional projects and initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with global priorities.
- Prepare high-impact presentations, business cases, and reports for senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external clients.
Sales Enablement & Client Support
- Act as a strategic partner to regional sales teams, ensuring they are equipped with the tools, insights, and resources needed to succeed.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including product specialists, marketing, compliance, and client service, to deliver tailored solutions for institutional clients.
- Oversee the management and optimization of CRM systems (Salesforce), ensuring accurate tracking of client interactions, pipeline activity, and sales performance.
- Support the planning and execution of high-profile client events, roadshows, and conferences in partnership with marketing and events teams.
Operational Excellence & Team Coordination
- Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes, improving workflows, and implementing best practices across the International Business team.
- Act as the central point of contact for regional sales team coordination, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams and geographies.
- Facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda setting, action tracking, and follow-up on key deliverables.
- Support the onboarding of new hires and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
What are we looking for?
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a business management, sales support, or strategic role within the asset management or financial services industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- High level of discretion and professionalism; trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).
- International mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.
What do we offer?
- Top Zurich / Madrid location with collaboration spaces
- Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space.
- All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
- Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
- Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.
- Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit.
We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.
We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus on topics such as sustainability is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?
Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.
At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.
If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.
