At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

Join the GPS Associate Programme, a structured 18-month development journey designed for ambitious early-career professionals aiming to build a career in private banking.

As part of the Alternative Funds team in Zurich, you will embark on a dynamic 18-month program combining a rotational assignment, intensive training, mentorship and project and task responsibilities.

Through hands-on experience and continuous learning, you will develop the skills, network, and business acumen necessary to transition into a permanent role as a Hedge Funds Analyst within GPS upon successful completion.

At Julius Baer, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions to private clients and institutions worldwide. As one of the leading Swiss private banks, we combine over 130 years of heritage with forward-thinking innovation, offering bespoke advice rooted in market expertise and personal commitment.

The GPS unit plays a central role in shaping client-focused investment strategies, developing innovative financial products, and providing expert advisory across all major asset classes. By aligning global insights with local needs, we empower relationship managers with tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Support the Alternative Funds Analysts in conducting investment due diligence on hedge funds
• Support the Alternative Funds Analysts in monitoring existing investments
• Collect and process performance, exposure and attribution data
• Collect marketing material, factsheets, and risk reports on an ongoing basis
• Create and maintain databases and models in Excel and other tools
• Participate in meetings and calls with managers / GPs and write minutes and monthly reviews
• Support the promotion and the positioning of alternative funds in client portfolios, including the production and maintenance of marketing material and presentations
• Active support in fund inquiries, education and fund initiatives
• Support alternative funds related projects across the bank
• Over time develop due diligence skills and build own coverage

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or other related field
• 2-3 years of professional experience (including internships)
• Experience in derivatives is an advantage
• Experience in banking middle office / operations is an advantage
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit – proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities, capable of processing complex information quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Service-oriented mindset with a dedication to excellence in client support
• Systematic, precise, and resilient working style – able to deliver quality results under tight deadlines
• Fluency in English, additional languages are an advantage
• Fluency in working with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Eligibility to work in the country of application throughout the duration of the program

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