Job Opportunities

We, Leu Numismatik AG in Winterthur, are a young and innovative auction house specializing in numismatics, focusing on the trade of ancient, medieval, and modern coins. We are offering traditional floor auctions as well as modern web auctions, attended by an international clientele.

To support management and help run our office and business processes—while serving as the first personal point of contact for our clients—we are seeking a motivated, well-structured

Co-Head of Administration (80–100%, f/m/d)

Together with your co-lead, you will co-manage the administration of Leu Numismatik AG and ensure a professional, service-oriented and reliable presence for our international clientele. Your responsibilities include, in particular:

• Provide in-person, telephone and written support to our international clientele, consignors and business partners
• Handle demanding client matters professionally and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of priorities, quality and client retention
• Plan, prepare and follow up on our floor and web auctions
• Manage the shipping of auction lots
• Coordinate staff scheduling and temporary external support
• Coordinate the shipping of consignments
• Support accounting, in particular accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes
• Provide organisational and administrative support to management

Your profile

• Completed commercial training or a degree (UAS/University)
• At least two years of hands-on experience in a client-facing environment
• Experience in auctions, logistics or law is an advantage
• A proactive, highly service-oriented mindset
• You work independently and in a structured, efficient way
• Reliable, friendly and professional in your communication
• You enjoy direct client contact
• You are confident on the phone and support clients with professionalism and commitment
• Good working knowledge of Abacus (ERP) and the MS Office suite (incl. Teams), plus experience with AI prompting (Copilot/ChatGPT)
• Native-level German with very good English, or vice versa; additional languages—especially Italian and French—are a plus
• Experience in, or an interest in, numismatics is an advantage but not required
• You value a positive working atmosphere and a sense of humour

We offer

• A central role with real influence in an exciting, varied organisation
• A dynamic, committed and diverse team
• A centrally located workplace in Winterthur, right next to the train station
• A highly collegial culture with plenty of humour and short decision-making paths

Please send your application exclusively by email to jobs@leunumismatik.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a dedicated numismatists specializing in ancient or medieval/modern coins to help us identify and catalogue coins for our floor and web auctions.
 
You don't have to move to Switzerland to fill this position, you can work comfortably from home!

What do we offer:

• Engagement with many exciting coins!
• Work done entirely from home
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration per coin described
• Working in a dedicated team
• Full time or part-time and working entirely from home

What we are looking for:

• English as mother tongue or second language. We will only consider applicants with excellent command of English
• Access to a numismatic library with all the important works on world coins
• Extensive experience as a numismatist in the coin trade
• Very good knowledge in the areas of world coins, particularly European coins from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era, as well as American coins
• Good computer skills (description database accessible via website)
• Ability of correctly identifying and accurately describing coins
• Proven track record of scientifically correct research and work
• Adherence to deadlines
• Commitment and resilience in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate and work in a team

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.

Leu Numismatik AG is a leading auction house specializing in ancient, medieval, and modern coins. We are seeking a full-time Senior Numismatist to join our team in Winterthur at the earliest possible date. The primary responsibility of this role is the detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins, particularly those from the fields of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics. Additionally, the position involves various other numismatic tasks related to our auctions.

Your Responsibilities

• Detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins (Greek, Roman, Byzantine) in English
• Research using the company’s library and numismatic literature
• Welcoming and assisting clients
• Representation and consultation at coin fairs and numismatic events
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of auctions

Your Profile

• Extensive experience as a numismatist, particularly in ancient coinage
• Excellent knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics
• Additional expertise in other areas such as Celtic, Indian, Islamic, or early medieval numismatics is welcome, though the primary focus remains on the aforementioned fields
• English as a first or second language (excellent written and spoken proficiency required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a structured working approach
• Resilience and flexibility, especially during intensive auction phases
• Full-time on-site presence in our Winterthur office is required

What We Offer

• Work in a dedicated and highly qualified team
• Daily engagement with thousands of fascinating coins
• Participation in numismatic fairs and events
• Attractive remuneration in one of the world’s leading auction houses

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.