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, spanning future decision-makers across the 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
FORMAT 01

Private Dinner

An intimate seated dinner for members. Relationship-building at its best — small enough that every conversation matters.

FORMAT 02

Roundtable

Structured peer discussion on a key financial or macroeconomic theme. Candid and member-led.

FORMAT 03

Keynote Evening

A high-level speaker from C-suite, policy or academia, followed by member Q&A and a curated apéro.

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

Chief of Staff, Julius Bär — Region Western Markets & Switzerland
  • Head of Youth Club, Julius Bär

Building, step by step.

From founding sponsors to a full 80-member cohort — and beyond.

Now · 2026

Sponsor Outreach

Securing 3–4 founding sponsors, finalising the concept and building the initial member list.

Late 2026

Pre-Launch

Curating the founding member cohort, onboarding platform and venue partnerships.

Early 2027

Launch

Inaugural event, official club launch and public announcement.

2027+

Expansion

Full 80-member cap, additional sponsor tier and potential cross-city events.

A lean, sponsor-funded model.

Built for long-term sustainability — member participation fees are kept minimal at CHF 50 per event, with no annual membership fee.

1

3–4 Corporate Sponsors

Founding sponsors fund the core operations and gain access to a curated room of tomorrow's decision-makers.

2

Minimal Member Cost

Roughly CHF 50 per event covers a small share of venue and catering — no annual membership fee.

3

Independent & Curated

Closed to non-members. No pitch decks at the door — just trusted peers and high-quality conversation.

For Members

CHF 50 / event
  • 4 exclusive events per year
  • Private dinners, roundtables & keynotes
  • Closed peer network — front to back office
  • No annual membership fee
  • Admission by application or referral

Apply, refer, or sponsor.

Whether you're applying to join, referring a peer, or interested in becoming a founding sponsor — 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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