About the Role As a Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking (Shipping), you will join a specialised maritime division within a tier-1 private bank, focusing on high-touch, relationship-driven client coverage. You will sit at the heart of clients' day-to-day operations, supporting international shipping players with global payments, treasury solutions, and operational banking needs. Shipping is a unique, globally connected niche: a tight-knit market where relationships matter, exposure is international, and no two days look the same - particularly given the sector's sensitivity to geopolitics, sanctions, and global trade flows. Your Responsibilities Client Relationship & Commercial Ownership Manage and deepen relationships with a portfolio of international shipping clients (shipowners, managers, operators) Act as a trusted partner for clients' daily financial operations Drive growth through solution-led conversations, identifying opportunities across payments, cash management, and FX Build long-term relationships in a highly interconnected, relationship-driven niche sector Daily Operations & Client Delivery Oversee and coordinate day-to-day banking activities, including: Cross-border and USD payments (SWIFT, multi-bank setups) Electronic banking solutions Guarantee / trade-related business Cash management and liquidity support Support clients with complex, high-volume operational flows Act as the key escalation point for sanctions-related or transaction challenges About You You are a strong fit if you bring: Experience as a Relationship Manager, Payments/Treasury Specialist, or Corporate Banking professional Strong exposure to international payments, cash management, or treasury solutions (shipping experience not required, but desirable) A client-facing, commercial mindset, with confidence engaging senior finance stakeholders (CFO / Treasury) Solid understanding of: Cross-border payments & banking infrastructure Liquidity / cash management structures FX and transaction banking products Fluency in German and English Why This Role? Opportunity to step into the shipping / maritime sector - a globally connected, relationship-driven niche Highly client-facing role with real ownership of relationships and daily interactions Exposure to international flows, geopolitics, and sanctions-related topics Join a growing, specialised team within a leading international private bank Competitive compensation, flexible working, and strong long-term development opportunities