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Kick-start your career with Julius Baer’s Graduate Programme – April 2027

Are you about to complete your bachelor’s or 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:

As part of Central Compliance you will join the Investment Controlling and Monitoring & Control teams which play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, effective investment oversight and strong control framework execution, with a focus on specific risk types.

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

YOUR CHALLENGE

During the programme, you will rotate across three specialised control functions, gaining comprehensive insights into Custody Bank Control, Fund Control and Monitoring and Control Execution in Switzerland and Spain.

Custody Bank Control (Zurich)

• Contribute to oversight and control activities for Swiss collective investment schemes in the role of Custodian Bank, supporting compliance with CISA/KAG, applicable regulations, and fund-specific requirements

• Support the monitoring and review of investment activities and fund operations, helping to ensure compliance with investment restrictions and the accuracy of NAV calculations, distributions, transactions, and fund records.

• Gain exposure to governance reporting and stakeholder interactions while collaborating across teams to support effective fund governance and regulatory compliance.

Fund Control (Madrid)

• Support the monitoring of investment guidelines and regulatory requirements by reviewing fund restrictions, assessing breaches and exceptions, and collaborating with portfolio managers and other stakeholders on their resolution.

Monitoring and Control Execution (Zurich)

• Design & Assessment: Support the design, assessment, and enhancement of 2LoD controls covering key compliance risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business practices

• Control Execution: Execute recurring compliance controls in a timely and accurate manner, with a primary focus on client suitability assessments, while gaining exposure to pricing practices, intermediary frameworks, and other defined risk areas

• Deficiency Management: Collaborate with Client-Facing Units to support the identification and remediation of control deficiencies, leveraging structured workflows and tracking actions through to completion

• Reporting & Analysis: Analyze, validate, and interpret control results and exception reports, contributing to management reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university or university of applied sciences with above-average grades in Finance, Economics, Law or Business Information Technology or a related field (graduation max. 12 months ago)

• Initial practical experience through internships, working student positions or other relevant activities in Compliance, Risk Management, Fund Services or Asset Management combined with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• 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 and German, with additional languages being a plus

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and common business applications) and an interest in data analysis and automation. Initial experience with Python, VBA, or SQL (e.g., through studies, personal projects, or professional experience) is desirable

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

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