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Ramak A. Wakil

Executive Director at Julius Baer
16.4 yrs experienceBanking
Mar 2021

The move

MoveHSBC Julius Baer
TitleRelationship Manager / UHNWI MENA - Director Executive Director
LocationGeneva Dubai
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · Switzerland United Arab Emirates
Native languageGerman & Swiss German, Persian (Farsi/Dari)
Years in UAE9.9
Total experience16.4 years
Julius Baer headcount5,001-10,000 employees
Julius Baer industryBanking
Julius Baer HQZurich, Zürich
Julius Baer founded1890
Julius Baer typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Executive DirectorMar 2021 — Present
    Julius Baer· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. DirectorJul 2016 — Mar 2021
    Julius Baer· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Relationship Manager / UHNWI MENA - DirectorJul 2012 — Jul 2016
    HSBC· Geneva Area, Switzerland
  4. Graduate Programme InternationalOct 2011 — Jul 2012
    HSBC· Zürich und Umgebung, Schweiz
  5. M&A / Post Merger IntegrationMay 2010 — Oct 2010
    Deutsche Bank· Zürich Area, Switzerland· Full-time
  6. Junior Research Analyst / Institute of Information ManagementMar 2010 — Aug 2011
    University of St.Gallen· Sankt Gallen und Umgebung, Schweiz
  7. Wealth Management - InternJan 2010 — Feb 2010
    International Financial Services· Bern Area, Switzerland· Full-time
  8. Finance Accounting - InternNov 2006 — Mar 2007
    KPMG Switzerland· Bern Area, Switzerland· Full-time

Education

Languages

  • French · Limited working
  • English · Full professional
  • German & Swiss German · Native or bilingual
  • Persian (Farsi/Dari) · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Quantitative FinanceCorporate GovernanceFinancial AccountingTeam BuildingTrade FinanceM&A Modeling

About

Executive Director and Client Partner at Julius Baer Bank, a prominent pure play private bank with a global footprint. My tenure at Julius Baer Bank has been marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence, an unwavering focus on client-centric solutions, and the ability to empower and work collaboratively in a diverse team. Our approach to problem-solving is pragmatic, ensuring that every initiative is seen through to successful completion, reinforcing Julius Baer's position as a leader in the industry. Prior to this, I served as a senior banker at HSBC Private Bank in Switzerland, managing ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) across the Middle East. My academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of St.Gallen HSG in Switzerland - This so

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