University Graduate – Fixed Income Portfolio Management in CIO Office 100% (f/m/d)

Job description

University Graduate – Fixed Income Portfolio Management in CIO Office 100% (f/m/d)

Tasks

As a member of the CIO Office Global Fixed Income (CIO-GFI) in Zurich, Switzerland, you will start on the Global Fixed Income High Yield fund desk and support the management of Julius Baer's Global Quality High Yield (GQHY) UCITS Fund. In this role, you will gain practical experience in selecting individual bonds and help shape the fund's risk/return profile through integrated top-down and bottom-up analysis. You will also participate in international assignments with the CIO Office Asia Fixed Income team in Singapore (or London), deepening your expertise in managing bond portfolios in a dynamic regional context. Upon your return to Zurich, you will complete your program with a final rotation in a key team within the CIO Office, either within Global Equity and Fixed Income (in equity or bond portfolio management) or in another department such as JB Research.

What we offer

- Tailored career path: Develop expertise in your chosen field while growing personally and professionally - Team integration: Become a fully integrated team member and benefit from decades of experience from leading portfolio managers and credit analysts - Global perspective: Gain international experience and work with diverse teams - Community & mentorship: Learn from industry leaders and colleagues and build a strong network - Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference from the outset

Requirements

- Master's degree (strongly preferred, bachelor's degree possible) from a university or university of applied sciences with above-average grades, preferably in economics or (quantitative) finance (degree max. 12 months old) - Initial practical experience in asset management, portfolio management, or economic research would be helpful, with knowledge of financial theory and solid Excel skills, although Bloomberg and Python experience is a plus - Passion for investment management (buy-side) and a desire to create value beyond assets - Excellent analytical skills, quantitative, detail-oriented, ability to think critically and form independent opinions - A global mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong desire to learn - Fluency in English, German, and other languages is a plus - Eligibility to work in the country for which you are applying