{"id":7176,"date":"2025-08-25T15:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T13:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rehwald-associates.ch\/career-moves-without-a-clear-rationale-raise-concerns\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T16:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:09:38","slug":"career-moves-without-a-clear-rationale-raise-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rehwald-associates.ch\/en\/career-moves-without-a-clear-rationale-raise-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Career moves without a clear rationale raise concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <strong>Rehwald Associates<\/strong>, we support financial institutions, asset managers, and global banks in Zurich in securing the right leaders and specialists for critical roles.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which profiles are hardest to attract?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Currently, the most challenging profiles include <strong>IT &amp; digitalization experts<\/strong>, <strong>compliance and risk management professionals<\/strong>, <strong>as well as specialists in ESG and sustainable finance<\/strong>. In addition, roles in relationship management, private banking, and investment advisory are highly competitive. Positions in <strong>relationship management, private banking, and investment advisory <\/strong>are also highly competitive.<\/p>\n\n<p>The challenges lie in global competition for talent, the reluctance of highly qualified specialists to change jobs, and the specific requirements for regulatory expertise in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do we approach recruitment?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We rely on direct, <strong>discreet search<\/strong>, our international network, and trusted referrals. Rather than posting job ads, we engage candidates individually \u2013 always with an emphasis on sustainable, long-term career development.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What matters most?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Perfect technical alignment is rarely necessary. Rather, qualities such as <strong>learning ability, motivation, and cultural fit <\/strong>are what count. These factors have a more lasting effect than a flawless resume.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job changes \u2013 strength or weakness?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Frequent career changes are not automatically negative if they demonstrate a clear trajectory of specialization or growth. However, changes without explanation may raise doubts \u2013 particularly in Swiss finance, where <strong>stability, discretion, and trust<\/strong> are paramount.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridging generations in Zurich\u2019s financial hub<\/h3>\n\n<p>Zurich\u2019s financial teams are multilingual, international, and age-diverse. Success requires respect, openness, and two-way <strong>mentoring across generations<\/strong>. Modern communication tools and flexible structures ensure that all employees feel included.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What convinces candidates in Zurich?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Based on our experience, three aspects are key:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexible working models<\/strong> (work-life balance, remote work, part-time options),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>clear career development and training opportunities,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>a culture of trust and high performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Financial incentives such as pension schemes or equity participation are most effective when tailored to individual life stages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Rehwald Associates, we support financial institutions, asset managers, and global banks in Zurich in securing the right leaders and specialists for critical roles. 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