Our People
Investing in People
Arab Bank Switzerland (ABS) is proud of its cross-cultural heritage, and of its unique offering.
If you would like to work for a diverse and culturally rich organisation that boasts a strong heritage within Swiss private banking and a firm focus on digital innovation, browse the opportunities below and contact us through our dedicated page.
Meet our Executive Team
The Executive Team at ABS draws on decades of combined professional experience within private banking, risk and portfolio management, and a cultural balance that reflects ABS’s unique position bridging Europe and the MENA region.
Serge Robin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
A graduate in Economics and Quantitative analysis, Serge Robin has 40 years’ experience in Asset Management & Research, as well as client facing roles, and 30 years in the management of sizeable teams, including at CEO level. Serge joined Gonet in 2010 as a Managing Partner. Since 2018, he has been the CEO of Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. He is also a member of the board of directors of Gonet & Cie SA and Gonet SA since 31st May 2023.
Over the years, we have built a brand as a reputable, trustworthy and innovative financial institution that values tradition, excellence and cultural engagement. Far from following societal trends or passing fads, we are pioneers.
Jean-Pierre Daccache
DEPUTY CEO / HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Jean-Pierre Daccache has practised law internationally and held senior positions at numerous bluechip financial institutions. Before joining ABS, he was Managing Director and Global Sector Head at HSBC Private Bank. He is a member of the board of directors of Arab Bank Switzerland Lebanon.
Rani Jabban
HEAD OF TREASURY & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Rani Jabban has a MSc in Economics and has held senior FX and Treasury positions at BFO London and Credit Agricole (Suisse). Since 2009, he’s been the Head of Treasury at Arab Bank Switzerland. Appointed to the Executive Committee in 2014, he initiated the Digital Assets business in 2019.
Richard Rochat
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Richard Rochat holds an economic degree and, as a Swiss Certified Public Accountant, worked at Ernst & Young as Head of Finance and Risks and on the Executive Committee, while at KPMG, he was a FINMA-authorised banking auditor. Richard has been CFO and ABS Executive Committee member since 2012.
Stéphane Sépède
HEAD OF COMMODITY TRADE FINANCE
Stéphane Sépède has a 20-year CTF track record at top-tier Swiss institutions, including BNP Paribas, ING, and Société Générale, and became managing director in 2014. Since joining ABS in December 2020, Stéphane has developed Advisory Services, notably in operational, credit, and compliance risk domains.
Patrick Pillon
HEAD LEGAL
Patrick Pillon holds a Swiss law degree and was admitted to the Geneva bar in 1997. After serving as a partner at Woodtli & Associés, he joined BNP Paribas Suisse SA in 2000 as a member of the Management and senior legal counsel specialising in CTF. In 2009, he became Head of Legal for ABS and was appointed to the Executive Committee in 2012. In addition, he acts as Secretary of the Board of Directors and of the Board Audit & Risk Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the ABS Pension Fund.
Vincent Robert
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Vincent Robert holds a computer engineering degree and a PhD in maths. He was head of the IT Development Department at Union Bancaire Privée, then spent five years as a contractor. In 2013, Vincent joined ABS as Project Manager, becoming IT Manager in 2018, and was appointed Chief Operation Officer in 2023.
Imed Khammari
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
Imed Khammari has a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance and held senior risk positions at the EFG Group and Ernst & Young. He was deputy Chief Risk Officer at Tradition Group for six years before becoming Chief Risk Officer of ABS in 2012; appointed to the Executive Committee in 2018.
Rachid Jami
HEAD OF CREDIT
Rachid Jami holds an MSc. in economics, working at American Express, Banque Migros, Société Générale Suisse and Senior Credit Analyst at BNP Paribas Suisse. Joining ABS in 2011 as Head of Credit and the Executive Committee in 2018, he sits on the board of directors of Arab Bank Switzerland Lebanon.
Jean-Yves Mathey-Doret
HEAD COMPLIANCE
Jean-Yves Mathey-Doret holds an economics degree and is a Swiss-certified accountant. After working at Credit Suisse, Ernst & Young, Bank Safdié, and Lombard Odier Group, he became Chief Compliance Officer at Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in 2018. He joined ABS in 2021 as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Committee member.
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Our Values
Innovation
Innovation and cultural engagement are part of Arab Bank Switzerland’s DNA. These values are expressed through our unique digital art collection and art prize, which we encourage our staff to connect with through our regular events.
Responsibility
ABS is aware of the challenges today’s society faces in relation to climate change and the importance of contributing to these challenges. ABS has committed to allocate part of the resources and the economic benefits of its commodity trade finance activities to its Sustainability Foundation.
