Senior Institutional Sales Manager Switzerland (all genders)

The position of Senior Institutional Sales Manager for Switzerland is based in Zürich at BNP Paribas Asset Management, the investment arm of the European banking group BNP Paribas. The firm oversees more than €1.6 trillion in assets across a broad range of liquid and alternative products and serves institutional investors, insurers, corporations and wealth‑management clients worldwide. In this role you will shape and execute the growth plan for the firm's liquid offerings, equities, fixed income and multi‑asset funds, targeting pension funds, insurers, corporate treasuries, foundations and family offices in the German‑speaking part of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Daily tasks include nurturing existing relationships, prospecting new institutional partners, presenting the fund lineup, responding to RFPs, and coordinating with internal teams to cross‑sell retail and alternative solutions. You will also build strategic dialogues with client investment committees and collaborate with local advisors and global consultant‑relations colleagues. The ideal candidate has a proven background in asset management, already possesses a network of institutional and insurance contacts in the German‑language region of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and has a solid record of selling investment‑management and structuring services to Swiss institutions. Deep knowledge of the local market structure, ecosystem and key stakeholders is essential, as is a strong business‑development mindset combined with excellent client‑relationship and communication abilities. The role also demands thorough expertise in the firm's product suite, particularly Swiss‑specific asset classes, and an organized, structured approach to teamwork and presentations. Fluency in German and English is required, while additional language skills are advantageous. BNP Paribas Asset Management promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering a secure, full‑time permanent contract in a vibrant Zürich office. The company values individual ideas, provides flexibility for personal circumstances, and encourages professional growth within a global network of investment experts. What the role asks for: - Recognized asset‑management experience with institutional network in German‑language Switzerland & Liechtenstein - Proven track record selling investment‑management and structuring services to Swiss institutions - Deep understanding of local institutional market, ecosystem and stakeholders - Strong business‑development mindset, client‑relationship and communication abilities - Excellent product and solution expertise, especially Swiss‑specific asset classes - Organized, structured approach to team collaboration and presentations - Fluent in German and English - Nice-to-have: French or Italian proficiency