Junior Quant Portfolio Manager

Zürich / Genferstrasse 27

Vontobel Asset Management is a leading investment management firm dedicated to delivering superior results for our clients. We specialize in managing portfolios across diverse investment strategies, with a strong focus on equities, risk management, and transparency. Our team values innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to excellence.

Please note that while we are a small, highly collaborative, cross-functional team, for this role we would need someone who is able and willing to take ownership and deliver independently.

**What would your role be?**
- Manage and monitor systematic equity portfolios, including trade execution, corporate actions, portfolio reconciliations, risk monitoring, and ensuring alignment with investment objectives.
- Manage trade lifecycle processes to ensure seamless implementation of investment decisions.
- Monitor portfolio performance, assess risks, and actively target alignment with model portfolios.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations on portfolio performance, attribution, and portfolio analytics for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop investment strategy content and present and promote to external organizations and clients.
- Coordinate with operations, compliance, and custodians as necessary to resolve issues and maintain data accuracy.
- Collaboration with various teams across our organization, in particular with sales and sales support to deliver to each and every client the best possible service.

**What are we looking for?**
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Finance) or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are a plus.
- 2-5+ years of experience in portfolio management, equity or credit research, or a related investment role.
- Strong understanding of equity markets and risk management principles.
- Experience with quantitative investment strategies or machine learning is a plus.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, portfolio analytics, and investment tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms).
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment ideas clearly.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Matlab, SQL, etc.) a plus
- English is our primary working language, German, French will be a plus

**What do we offer?**
- Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space
- All the latest technology to help you excel and advance.
- Agile environment in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.
- Flat hierarchy with collaboration on all levels.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

**Why Vontobel?**

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Do you want to be Vontobel?