Associate Director/ Director Global Advisory - Zürich or Geneva

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Suisse) SA (BIL Suisse) is a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA (BIL), the oldest private bank in the Grand Duchy. BIL Suisse is a boutique bank providing innovative wealth solutions for internationally active entrepreneurs and families, with offices in Zurich, Geneva and Lugano. The organizational structure is designed to foster quick and agile decision-making, with streamlined reporting channels. This empowers BIL Suisse to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled, self-starter Associate Director/ Director to join our Global Advisory (GA) team in Zurich or Geneva. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and client-focused environment, working alongside industry experts to deliver exceptional solutions.

What will you do?

The Associate Director/ Director in GA plays a pivotal role as deal captain in structuring and executing, as well as supporting in the origination of a range of transactions, including M&A advisory, debt & capital structure advisory, and structured lending.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal execution & transaction management

• Lead varied advisory (M&A and debt advisory) and financing opportunities independently from kick-off to closing.
• Oversee the preparation of client presentations and transaction materials (CIMs, management presentations, teasers and process letters).
• Review financial modelling and valuations, while guiding and coaching junior bankers.
• Coordinate due diligence (VDRs, Q&A) and transaction workstreams with relevant stakeholders (internal teams and external advisers such as legal, accounting and other technical counsels).

Client & stakeholder management

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and maintain clear, regular communication.
• Support origination and business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to client pitches.

Risk, compliance & internal governance

• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of transactions to credit committees.
• Ensure transactions comply with applicable regulations, client due diligence requirements and internal governance policies.
• Assess counterparty credit quality, market risks and transaction structures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold a master's degree in finance or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience, with solid academic credentials.
• Bring 6+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, investment banking, M&A, debt advisory or a related banking role.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of structured finance, capital markets, capital structures and valuation methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of Bloomberg is highly beneficial.
• Be fluent in English and German or French, ideally both.

Profile:

• Be proactive, adaptable and quick to learn across a varied range of assignments.
• Multitask effectively across assignments, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Apply strong analytical judgement to complex business situations and financial information.
• Maintain a strong client focus while balancing competing priorities.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

This presents an exciting opportunity to become a part of our team in Switzerland and play a pivotal role in the expansion of our bank. If you are a motivated individual with a deep-seated enthusiasm for the financial sector and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to submit your application. BIL is firmly of the opinion that diversity & inclusion contribute towards increasing the collective performance of the Bank. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion that encourages individual development with equal opportunities for all.