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 two-year development journey designed for ambitious early-career professionals aiming to build a career in private banking.

As part of the Strategy and Business Development team in Zurich, you will embark on a dynamic 18-24 month programme combining rotational assignments, 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 Strategy Associate 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

During the programme, you will rotate through 2-3 teams within GPS. You will have the opportunity to work directly with a variety of experts.

Your challenge:

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality strategy papers, market analyses, and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders across GPS
• Synthesise complex data sets and qualitative insights into clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations
• Contribute actively to strategic initiatives, including organisational transformations, business expansion plans, and operational improvements
• Independently own and drive smaller-scale strategic projects from conception to execution, demonstrating accountability and problem-solving ambitions
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and build consensus around strategic proposals

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 2-3 years of professional experience, preferably with Markets, Trading experience (including internships)
• Engaging personality with the ability and potential to interact confidently with stakeholders
• Demonstrates 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
• Systematic, precise, and resilient working style – able to deliver quality results under tight deadlines
• Fluency in German and English, additional languages are an advantage
• Eligibility to work in the country of application throughout the duration of the programme

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