GPS Associate: Quantitative Analyst, 100% (f/m/d)

Julius Baer Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Rotational assignments

Structured two-year program

Job summary

Julius Baer Group in Zurich offers a structured GPS Associate Programme for ambitious early-career professionals. The 18–24 month rotation includes hands-on projects, mentorship, and training with the goal of transitioning into a Quantitative Analyst role within GPS.

You will rotate through 2–3 teams, gain exposure to asset classes, and collaborate with seasoned experts to build expertise in performance measurement, risk analytics, and portfolio strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong data science know-how and programming in Python.
• Solid quantitative foundation in risk management and portfolio performance analytics.
• Experience with financial markets and instruments across asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to performance measurement and risk analytics for multi-asset portfolios.
• Develop and maintain advanced portfolio performance solutions using Python, SQL, Tableau, VBA.
• Interface with market data and analytics vendors to ensure robust reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support operations.
• Present findings to Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Team Heads.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Portfolio analysis

Risk analytics

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Math / Finance

Tools

Tableau

VBA

Refinitiv

Bloomberg

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. Global Products & Solutions plays a central role in shaping client‑focused investment strategies, developing innovative financial products, and providing expert advisory across all major asset classes. The GPS Associate Programme is a structured, two‑year development journey designed for ambitious early‑career professionals aiming to build a career in private banking. As part of the GPS Risk Management – Portfolio Performance and Risk Analytics team in Zurich, the individual will embark on a dynamic 18–24‑month programme combining rotational assignments, intensive training, and mentorship with challenging projects and responsibilities. Through hands‑on experience and continuous learning, the individual will develop the skills, network, and business acumen necessary to transition into a permanent role as a Quantitative Analyst within GPS upon successful completion. During the programme, the individual will rotate through 2–3 teams within GPS, gaining broad exposure to different asset classes, portfolio construction approaches, and investment strategies. The individual will have the opportunity to work directly alongside seasoned specialists and subject‑matter experts, contributing to day‑to‑day business activities. Further, the individual will receive continuous support via a dual mentorship model that pairs a senior mentor for career guidance and a buddy for day‑to‑day integration.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• People management
• Contribute to the strengthening of the team spirit and the fostering of a collaborative work environment
• Build highly impactful relationships with global and regional stakeholders across functions in the Bank Client management (internal & external)
• Handle investment performance measurement and analysis topics across all areas and locations of the Bank, and enhance IT solutions
• Provide advanced performance and risk analysis insights for equity, fixed income, and multi‑asset class portfolios and strategies using various performance analysis methodologies and/or risk factor models
• Analyse investment performance outcomes across all decision‑making levels of the investment process, and present findings to various stakeholders, including the Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Team Heads
• Develop and maintain advanced solutions to support portfolio performance and risk analysis, utilising expertise in Python, SQL, Tableau, VBA, etc
• Interface with market data and portfolio analytics vendors (Refinitiv, Bloomberg, MSCI, Morningstar), ensuring methodological consistency and analytical robustness in performance and risk reporting
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure smooth execution of business operations
• Support the team’s strategic objectives and operational goals, driving business outcomes and results
• Identify opportunities to enhance functional efficiency and productivity, proposing process improvements and workflow optimisations, where relevant/appropriate
• Meet all legal, regulatory, and compliance standards/requirements
• Adhere to the standards and expectations outlined in the relevant user manuals and guidelines
• Demonstrate appropriate values and behaviours including, but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Personal & social

• Able to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds in a highly articulate and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathic personality, charisma, and power of persuasion
• Open and approachable as well as displaying genuine interest in people
• Drive for results
• Strong ability for planning, organising, and communicating a clear vision
• Good judgement and ability to work under pressure

Professional & technical

• 2–4 years of professional experience (including internships)
• Relevant higher education and professional background: Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, Banking & Finance, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Engineering or Physics
• Data science know-how and experience with programming in Python
• Solid quantitative foundation in risk management, with a strong interest in portfolio performance analysis and risk analytics
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments across asset classes
• Good command of financial analytical skills
• Strong commercial judgement, business acumen and a broad understanding of the financial markets and products

Regulatory

• Familiarity with regulatory expectations and requirements
• Understanding of cross‑border rules and regulations

Why join Julius Baer?

The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first‑class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well‑being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes.

For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form.