Alternative Investment Associate

Country: Switzerland

We are seeking an experienced and client-oriented professional to help drive the development and commercialization of our Alternative Investments platform within Santander Private Banking, Switzerland. The role combines client advisory, product strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on growing assets under management, deepening client engagement, and enhancing our alternative investments offering.

• The successful candidate will play a key role in driving AuM growth and increasing penetration in alternative investments, while ensuring the effective end-to-end delivery of private markets solutions, including close coordination with internal stakeholders.

• This position is well-suited to a professional who is equally comfortable engaging with sophisticated clients and relationship managers and driving cross-functional execution to bring solutions to market efficiently. Fluent English and Spanish required, with Brazilian Portuguese a plus.

Profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience

• CAIA and/or CFA designation preferred

• CWMA certification required

• Solid understanding of private markets (PE, private credit, real estate, hedge funds)

• Experience in alternative investments within private banking, asset management, or advisory

• Strong client-facing and commercial mindset, with ability to translate complex strategies into actionable client solutions

• Proven ability to drive product adoption and AuM growth

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Hands-on and execution-driven, comfortable managing the operational and administrative aspects of the role, including coordination across functions (legal, compliance, operations) and supporting product approval processes

• Ability to navigate internal stakeholders and drive processes forward across the organization

• Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven

• Languages: English & Spanish a must. Portuguese & French a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Tangible contribution to AuM growth and client penetration in alternatives

• Strong client engagement and credibility as a trusted advisor

• High-quality investment selection and oversight

• Enhanced visibility and understanding of alternatives across the platform