Portfolio Manager:in Mortgages Switzerland in Asset Management
- 19 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Zürcher Kantonalbank is a leading asset management firm in Switzerland. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable and innovative financial solutions.
Tasks
- Manage Swiss mortgage portfolios for institutional clients.
- Develop and implement investment strategies for growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Skills
- University degree in finance, economics, or related field.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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About the job
80% - 100% | Asset Management / Portfolio Management | Zurich | Experienced Professionals
The Asset Management division of Zürcher Kantonalbank is the second largest provider in Switzerland with over CHF 353 billion assets under management (as of 31.07.2026) and around 280+ investment experts. We offer all services of institutional asset management for financial service providers, companies, foundations and pension institutions. Our expertise in sustainability and pensions is internationally recognised.
In the mortgage sector, we are responsible for direct Swiss mortgage portfolios for institutional clients and continuously develop our offering. You will take on a central role in portfolio management and actively shape the further development of our mortgage business.
Your Responsibilities
- Portfolio management in the Swiss mortgage sector
- Development, implementation and further development of the investment strategy
- Management of the mortgage portfolio (cash flows, lending policy, capital calls, assessment of mortgage loan applications and changes, etc.)
- Further development of processes and systems to further professionalise the area
- Close collaboration with internal interfaces (including sales, risk, legal, fund management, IT)
- Maintenance and expansion of relationships with intermediaries, servicing partners and other market participants
- Effective communication with investors as well as preparation and delivery of presentations
- Preparation of decision-making bases, reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders
Your Profile
- University or university of applied sciences degree in business, finance, mathematics, computer science, engineering or a comparable field. Further education is an advantage (e.g. CFA, AZEK)
- Several years of experience in portfolio management, ideally in the mortgage or real estate environment
- Passion for the mortgage business and the real estate market
- Affinity/interest in controlling and compliance topics (possibly deepened by targeted further training)
- Very strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills as well as a systematic, structured way of working
- Strong skills in handling data and analyses; programming knowledge is a plus
- High social competence and a team-oriented personality who takes responsibility and drives topics independently
- Very good German and English skills; additional national languages are an advantage
Our Offer
- Responsibility in a strategically important business area with direct contact to institutional clients
- Wide range of tasks from analysis and portfolio management to investor discussions and cross-departmental projects
- Active involvement in the further development of our mortgage business offering
- A well-coordinated, highly professional team with short decision-making paths and an open feedback culture
- Support from the employer with attractive training opportunities and the possibility to organise your work flexibly
- An attractive overall package including interesting fringe benefits and employee discounts (sports, leisure, childcare, health insurance)
- An employer who cares for and invests in its employees. In addition, you have access to various networks and mentoring programmes inside and outside the bank (e.g. internal talent promotion programme, Fondsfrauen membership, employee networks, etc.)
Anna-Katharina Zaydowicz
is happy to assist you.
Phone: 044 292 30 27
is happy to assist you.
Phone: 044 292 30 27
