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As «the leading bank in Saanenland for locals and guests alike», our vision is to be the reliable and knowledgeable yet flexible banking partner in the region. We work daily towards this goal and we are committed to meeting our objective.

«The success of the Bank rests on satisfied clients, shareholders and employees, as well as on being locally accepted with a solid reputation in the region.»
This is an original quotation from our philosophy. We are convinced that these factors will remain decisive for our success in the future. For us, this means:

RESPONSIBILITY
We take on responsibility, make decisions, and implement these decisions consistently. The security and stability of our Bank lies at the heart of everything we do.

PROFESSIONALITY
We understand our business and fulfil our clients’ expectations. Ongoing training is important to us. We respect our colleagues and support one another across departments, always acting professionally. We learn from our mistakes. 

TRUST
We communicate with our clients and employees openly and honestly. We trust one another and discuss issues directly. Our relationships are characterised by mutual support and respect. We are appreciated by our peers as a trustworthy and knowledgeable bank.

RELIABILITY
We keep our promises and meet our deadlines. We communicate in an active and timely manner. 

INDIVIDUALITY
We are an independent bank. We know our clients personally. We find individual solutions for our clients and implement them swiftly. 

COMMITMENT
We are always committed to giving our all for our clients, shareholders and colleagues. We actively change and evolve. We take on board suggestions for improvement, and we are open to new ideas.

Anyone who works together with Saanen Bank supports the entire region, both directly and indirectly. BECAUSE SAANENLAND MATTERS TO THEM, AS IT DOES TO US.

MARKETING / SPONSORSHIP
For many years now, Saanen Bank has been supporting countless large and small events in Saanenland with generous sponsorship contributions, thereby helping to ensure the diversity of these events – an extremely important factor in the successful future development of the region.

JOBS
Saanen Bank currently employs 51 people (including apprentices), equating to 45.85 full-time positions.

TRAINING PLACES
In the past 10 years, a total of 15 apprentices have successfully completed their training at Saanen Bank (some with a vocational diploma). The Bank currently has three apprentices. Incidentally, nine of our former apprentices now work for Saanen Bank – in various functions, including executive management – having either remained since their apprenticeship or returned following other employment.

MATERIALS PROCUREMENT
Saanen Bank strives to ensure that it uses local suppliers wherever possible when procuring materials. This also applies to organisation and procurement in the case of major events such as the annual general meeting, which is attended by some 500 guests.

JOINT BRANCHES WITH GSTAAD SAANENLAND TOURISM
The two Saanen Bank branches in Lauenen and Gsteig are also able to run a tourist office using the staff at these branches.

ALL DECISIONS MADE IN SAANENLAND
Thanks to the Bank’s independence, all decisions – within the framework of legal and regulatory requirements, naturally – are made in Saanenland. Our employees’ knowledge of the region and its people therefore enables us to find tailor-made solutions (for example, in the credit business) that in turn have a positive effect on the sustainable development of the region.    

TAXPAYER
Over the past 10 years, Saanen Bank’s total tax expenditure has been CHF 15 million, and the majority of the Bank’s staff pay tax in Lauenen, Gsteig or Saanen.

COMMITTED TO THE REGION
Many of our employees are involved in supporting the development of the region, not only at work, but also in their free time. Whether as part of a committee or commission, staff at Saanen Bank contribute many hours of voluntary work outside their working hours.