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

Job description

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) Fund. In this role, you will gain practical experience in selecting individual bonds and shaping the fund's risk/return profile through integrated top-down and bottom-up analysis—including asset allocation, portfolio construction, and security selection.

Tasks

As part of a dynamic team of dedicated investment professionals with years of experience in portfolio management and buy-side expertise, you will:

• Develop investment ideas based on thorough analysis of instruments, portfolios, and markets, including bond valuation and relative value
• Work closely with portfolio managers to support them in their daily activities and projects, including tracking and forecasting the financial performance of companies and industry trends.
• Participate in strategic and organizational initiatives, including various projects for the team
• Learn about investment management and portfolio management through an institutional investment process, including research, due diligence, and financial modeling.
• Participate in the management of mandates and funds under the direction of portfolio managers in order to achieve investment objectives.
• Collaborate with other teams as needed (e.g., research, product management, legal, and sales)
• Assist in the preparation of documentation and presentations for internal and external meetings

Requirements

• Master's degree (strongly preferred, bachelor's degree possible) from a university or university of applied sciences with above-average grades 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, while Bloomberg and Python experience is a plus.
• Passion for investment management (buy-side) and the desire to create value beyond wealth
• 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
• Fluent English, with German and other languages being a plus
• Permission to work in the country you are applying for

We offer

• A 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 buy-side experience from leading portfolio managers and credit analysts.
• A global perspective: Gain international experience and work with diverse teams
• Community and mentorship: Learn from industry leaders and colleagues and build a strong network
• Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference from the very beginning