University Graduate – Strategic Project Management 100% (f/m/d)

12 February 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join Julius Baer’s Graduate Programme to kick-start your career! Be empowered and create value beyond wealth in an entrepreneurial environment.

Tasks

Contribute to strategic initiatives and projects across teams.
Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior management.
Conduct analyses to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Master's degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance required.
Strong analytical and project management skills needed.
Fluency in English; German is a plus.

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About the job

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

Kick-start your career with Julius Baer’s Graduate Programme – October 2026

Are you about to complete your master’s degree or recently graduated and ready to turn ambition into impact? At Julius Baer, we empower graduates to shape the future of wealth management.

Our 18-month Graduate Programme is designed to unleash your potential through three dynamic rotations, including an international assignment. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build a global network, and lay the foundation for a thriving career in wealth management.

Your team:

Join the COO Chief of Staff and become part of the Strategic Projects team, which drives the development and operationalisation of the strategic COO agenda and corresponding initiatives on unit level. Furthermore, we provide actionable insights and analyses to enable informed decision-making, while supporting other COO sub-units in identifying and implementing strategic topics effectively.

What’s in it for you?

• Tailored career path: Develop expertise in your chosen field while growing personally and professionally
• Global perspective: Gain international experience and work with diverse teams
• Community & mentorship: Learn from industry leaders and peers and build a strong network
• Impactful work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference from day one

Start date: 1 October 2026

Curious to learn more about our Graduate Programme? Visit our careers website: https://www.juliusbaer.com/en/careers/graduates/

YOUR CHALLENGE

Contribute to and coordinate strategic initiatives and projects, collaborating across teams and functions

Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing materials, and strategic concepts for senior management

Conduct and coordinate quantitative and qualitative analyses to support informed decision-making

Contribute to business unit–specific processes to ensure operational efficiency, governance and compliance

Develop a deep understanding of the Bank’s end-to-end value chain by collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver outstanding services and drive operational excellence

YOUR PROFILE

Master's degree from a university in Business Administration, Banking or Finance (graduation max. 12 months ago) with above-average grades

Initial practical experience in Financial Services and/or Management Consulting

Analytical and conceptual mindset with (first) project management experiences

Very good communication and presentation skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to develop and maintain an efficient stakeholder management

Independent and resilient work ethic, combined with a strong team-oriented mindset and excellent interpersonal, organisational, and operational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with the willingness to take responsibility

Passion for wealth management and a desire to create value beyond wealth

A global mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong appetite for learning

Fluency in English, German as a plus

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Eligibility to work in the country where you apply for the position

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