About us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.

We are successfully operating for more than 180 years across 27 locations worldwide and offer our employees the chance to be a part of our success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, we are proud of our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship and is fueled by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group. 

Your role

As a Junior Investment Specialist Alternatives at Bank J. Safra Sarasin you are an ambitious individual who is seeking to work in alternative investments (private equity, private debt, hedge funds & other alternatives) and to provide excellent service and analysis to assist in promoting and further developing the Bank's alternative investment offering.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with both investment teams (internal and external) and distribution teams in order to ensure sales materials are up to date and of high quality
• Provide support on strategic development initiatives such as product launches, sales training, etc.
• Provide detailed and technical insights on covered investment solutions to both internal and external counterparties
• Develop understanding of investor demand and competitive landscape in order to adapt marketing initiatives and assist the further development of the alternative investment offering
• Assist in ad hoc tasks related to alternative investments that can involve data processing, market research or presentations

Your profile

•  University degree in in either Banking, Finance, Business or a related field, or completed apprenticeship or similar banking education
• 3 or more years' experience in Asset Management or Banking
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, knowledge in Visual Basic is an advantage
• Well organized self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently
• Dynamic, constructive and positive personality ready to go the extra mile with a hands-on mentality
• Open and flexible mindset, willing to take responsibility with a high level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Fluent in English; additional knowledge in German is a plus

Agencies, please note that only direct applications will be considered.

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