Senior Quantitative Analyst - Interest Rate Pricing Models 100% (f/m/d) (Contract through our external payroll partner with immediate start until 31.12.2027, possible extension)

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Zürich seeks an experienced Quantitative Analyst to support the development of an interest rate pricing library and its deployment across key products. This temporary assignment focuses on practical implementation and collaboration with traders, risk managers, and IT.

You will design and implement robust pricing models, leverage your advanced quantitative skills, and contribute to production-ready solutions in a fast-paced wealth management environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance).
• Proven experience implementing interest rate pricing models in banking/finance.
• Strong programming skills in at least one compiled language; Scala/Java familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement interest rate pricing models for diverse products.
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and IT to meet business and technical requirements.
• Provide hands-on support from concept to production deployment.

Skills

Quantitative degree

Pricing models

Programming in a compiled language

Scala

Java ecosystem

Financial mathematics

Stochastic calculus

English communication

German language (advantage)

Education

Master's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Scala

Java ecosystem

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 an experienced Quantitative Analyst to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive interest rate pricing library covering a wide range of interest rate products.

This is a temporary assignment based in Zurich within our Global Products & Solutions Unit.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Design, develop, and implement robust interest rate pricing models capable of covering all sorts of interest rate products
• Collaborate closely with traders, risk managers, and IT departments to ensure the models meet business requirements and technical standards
• Provide hands-on implementation support throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptualisation to production deployment

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance)
• Proven professional experience in the practical implementation of interest rate pricing models, ideally within a bank, financial institution, or consultancy
• Strong programming skills in at least one compiled language; familiarity with Scala and the Java ecosystem is an advantage
• Deep understanding of financial mathematics, stochastic calculus, and modern interest rate modelling frameworks, with a focus on tangible implementation rather than purely theoretical research
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to deliver high-quality work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in German is an advantage

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.

Why join Julius Baer?

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.