Credit Officer - Mortgages 100% (f/m/d)

Julius Baer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer is seeking a Credit Officer for Mortgages in Zürich to act as the second line of defense in underwriting and servicing for private banking clients. You will assess credit risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support front-line teams in delivering sound mortgage solutions.

This role blends risk oversight with operational excellence, requiring collaboration with Mortgage Advisors, Relationship Managers, and internal stakeholders to maintain data quality and drive process

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of mortgage lending experience in private banking or wealth management.
• Solid understanding of mortgage underwriting, product structures, and risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with Swiss banking regulations.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality results independently.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mortgage requests within personal approval authority and assess borrower creditworthiness.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to Mortgage Advisors and Relationship Managers.
• Ensure transactions meet legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Perform servicing and lifecycle administration of active mortgage facilities.
• Drive data quality improvements across current and new mortgage positions.
• Contribute to process optimisation with stakeholders.
• Maintain regular contact with Mortgage Advisors and the Julius Baer Real Estate Team to support efficient transaction execution.

Skills

Mortgage Lending

Credit Risk

Underwriting

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

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.
As a Credit Officer for Mortgages, you will act as the second line of defense in mortgage underwriting and servicing for domestic and international private banking clients. You will assess credit risk, ensure compliance, and support the front line in delivering sound mortgage solutions. This interesting role combines risk oversight with operational excellence, requiring close collaboration with Mortgage Advisors, Relationship Managers, and internal stakeholders

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Evaluate mortgage requests within personal approval authority, assessing borrower creditworthiness, collateral, and structural risks
• Provide qualified feedback and recommendations to Mortgage Advisors and Relationship Managers
• Ensure all transactions meet legal, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Perform servicing and lifecycle administration of active mortgage facilities, including modifications and renewals
• Drive data quality improvements across current and new mortgage positions
• Contribute to process optimisation and operational excellence in close cooperation with stakeholders
• Maintain regular contact with Mortgage Advisors, the Julius Baer Real Estate Team, and Relationship Managers to support efficient transaction execution
  

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• 3–5+ years of experience in mortgage lending, ideally within a private banking or wealth management environment
• Solid understanding of mortgage underwriting, product structures, and risk mitigation techniques
• Familiarity with Swiss banking regulations and frameworks.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills — proven ability to work effectively as a team player in cross-functional environments
• Proficiency in French and English is required, coupled with demonstrable proficiency in German
  

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