Quantitative Analyst, Risk and Product Control Interface 100% (f/m/d)

Julius Baer; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer is seeking a proactive Quantitative Analyst in Zürich to bridge trading, risk, and product control through robust software solutions. You will manage risk and valuation reporting, extend pricing libraries, and control access to critical platforms while collaborating with Risk, Product Control, and IT teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field, strong math and pricing model knowledge, and hands-on programming in a compiled language with English fluency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance or Computer Science.
• Solid understanding of financial mathematics and derivative pricing models with practical experience in a support or implementation role.
• Strong programming skills in at least one compiled language; familiarity with Scala and the Java ecosystem is a plus.
• Up to four years of relevant experience in quantitative development, risk analytics, or product control.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate quantitative ideas to non-technical stakeholders; fluency in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and maintain periodic risk and valuation reports (FRTB, IPV, PVA model risk).
• Extend and adapt pricing libraries to support risk and product control requirements.
• Manage access to trading and risk platforms for risk and product control units.
• Collaborate with Risk, Product Control, and IT to streamline reporting workflows and support production integration.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Scala

Java

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.

We are seeking a proactive Quantitative Analyst to manage the interface between our trading desk and the Bank’s risk and product control units. In this role, you will bridge quantitative operations with robust software engineering, ensuring accurate reporting and seamless access to our pricing and risk platforms. The Quant team is part of the Trading Team, within our Global Products & Solutions Unit in Zürich.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Set up, run, and maintain periodic risk and valuation reports, including Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), Independent Price Verification (IPV), and Prudent Valuation Adjustment (PVA) model risk
• Extend and adapt existing pricing libraries as needed to support the specific analytical and reporting requirements of risk and product control
• Manage and administer partial access to our trading and risk platforms for risk and product control units based on their operational requirements
• Collaborate closely with Risk, Product Control, and IT departments to streamline reporting workflows, validate outputs, and support production integration

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or Computer Science)
• Good foundational understanding of financial mathematics and derivative pricing models, with practical experience in a supporting or implementational capacity
• Solid programming skills in at least one compiled language. Familiarity with Scala and the Java ecosystem is a plus
• Up to four years of relevant professional experience in quantitative development, risk analytics, or product control (including internships, graduate trainee programmes, or regular junior roles)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders; fluency in English is required, and proficiency in German is an advantage
• Hands‑on mindset with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements effectively