Junior Quant Portfolio Manager

Job description: Junior Quant Portfolio Manager

Tasks

• Manage and monitor systematic equity portfolios, including trade execution, corporate actions, portfolio reconciliations, risk monitoring and ensuring compliance with investment objectives.
• Manage trading lifecycle processes to ensure seamless execution of investment decisions.
• Create detailed reports and presentations on portfolio performance, attribution and portfolio analytics for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop content for investment strategies and present and promote them to external organizations and clients.
• Coordinate with operational units, compliance and custodians to resolve issues and ensure data accuracy.
• Working with different teams within our company, especially sales and sales support, to provide the best possible service to each customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, physics, mathematics or a related quantitative discipline. Advanced degrees (e.g. MBA, Master in Finance) or certifications (e.g. CFA, FRM) are an advantage.
• 2-5+ years of experience in portfolio management, equity or credit research or a related investment function.
• Strong understanding of equity markets and risk management principles.
• Experience with quantitative investment strategies or machine learning is an advantage.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, portfolio analytics and investment tools (e.g. Bloomberg, FactSet or similar platforms).
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex investment ideas.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Matlab, SQL etc.) is an advantage.

We offer

• Friendly, diverse team in an open office.
• All the latest technologies to support you in your work and advance your career.
• Agile environment in our way of thinking, our way of working and our trust in each other.
• Flat hierarchy with collaboration at all levels.

Why Vontobel?

• At Vontobel, you build better future prospects for our clients and society, as well as for yourself.
• As a family-run and listed company with over 2,000 specialists at 28 locations worldwide and headquarters in Zurich, we are committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.
• Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire people who are determined to succeed in a dynamic and changing world.