GPS Associate Programme: Private Markets Analyst (m|f|x) Zurich

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

Join the GPS Associate Program, a structured 18-month development journey designed for ambitious early-career professionals aiming to build a career in private banking.

As part of the Alternative Funds team in Zurich, you will embark on a dynamic 18-month program combining rotational assignments, intensive training, mentorship, and project and task responsibilities. Through hands-on experience and continuous learning, you will develop the skills, network, and business acumen necessary to transition into a permanent role as a Private Markets Analyst within GPS upon successful completion.

At Julius Baer, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions to private clients and institutions worldwide. As one of the leading Swiss private banks, we combine over 130 years of heritage with forward-thinking innovation, offering bespoke advice rooted in market expertise and personal commitment.

The GPS unit plays a central role in shaping client-focused investment strategies, developing innovative financial products, and providing expert advisory across all major asset classes. By aligning global insights with local needs, we empower relationship managers with tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs.

Tasks

• Support the Alternative Funds Analysts in conducting investment due diligence on private markets funds
• Support the Alternative Funds Analysts in monitoring existing investments
• Collect and process performance, exposure, and attribution data
• Create and maintain databases and models in Excel and other tools
• Participate in meetings and calls with managers/GPs and write minutes and quarterly reviews
• Support the quarterly reporting cycle with investment content
• Support the promotion and positioning of alternative funds in client portfolios, including the production and maintenance of marketing materials and presentations
• Provide active support for fund inquiries, educational initiatives, and fund-related projects
• Support alternative funds-related projects across the bank
• Over time, develop due diligence skills and build your own coverage

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or another related field
• 2–3 years of professional experience (including internships)
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit—proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to process complex information quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence in client support
• Systematic, precise, and resilient work style – able to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Proficiency in using Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Eligibility to work in the country of application for the duration of the program

Contact

Dimitra N.

Talent Acquisition

Joachim Dachauer

Human Resources Manager

Location

Bahnhofstrasse 36, CH-8010 Zurich