Financial Services Sector · Zurich · 2026

The Exclusive Network for Tomorrow's Financial Leaders.

A curated network of ca. 80 high-potential finance professionals aged 30–40. Zurich's emerging platform for young leadership in financial services. Where tomorrow's financial leaders connect.

An exclusive, independent network.

The NextGen Business Club Zurich is a deliberately small, high-calibre network of finance professionals aged 30–40 who are already in leadership roles or on a clear senior trajectory.

We exist to connect tomorrow's decision-makers today, creating a trusted peer community within Zurich's financial services ecosystem that spans the full sector from front to back office.

Age
30–40 years
Role
Leadership or clear senior trajectory
Experience
Min. 5 years in financial services*
Sector
Financial services industry
Location
Based in Zurich

Admission by application or referral only.
*Excluding programs such as apprenticeships, graduate talent programs, working students or interns.

Four events. One trusted room.

Exclusive, independent and for members only. The network is the point. We create the rooms where peers and senior leaders connect, on equal footing.

4
curated events per year, invitation only

Lean, simple, member-first.

Built for long-term sustainability. Member participation is kept minimal, with no annual membership fee.

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No Membership Fee

Membership is free, but attendance fee will apply.

2

Independent & Curated

For members only. No pitch decks at the door, just trusted peers and high-quality conversation.

3

Front to Back Office

Members span the full financial services value chain, from sales and investment banking to risk, legal and operations.

For Members

Free membership
  • 4 exclusive events per year
  • Closed peer network across front and back office
  • Free membership, attendance fee per event applies
  • Admission by application or referral

How to become a member

Reach out through the contact form below. We will get back to you to discuss the next steps and, where it's a fit, invite you to join the founding cohort.

Reach out

The people behind the club.

Together, we bring combined networks across Vontobel, Julius Bär and Zurich's broader financial ecosystem.

AB

Alexandra Bosshard

Sales & Marketing Manager, Vontobel
  • Founder, NextGen Community at Vontobel
AR

Aline Renda

Ex-Chief of Staff, Julius Bär
  • Founder Youth Club, Julius Bär

Apply or refer.

Whether you're applying to join or referring a peer, send us a note via the form. Every message is read by both founders personally.

  • Who reads your message The two founders, directly.
  • Response time Typically within a few days.
  • Location Zurich, Switzerland

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