Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate who would be interested in joining as Junior Portfolio Manager in our AI and Quantitative Equities investment team? The ideal candidate will have strong equity portfolio management experience, familiarity with quantitative strategies and excellent communication skills. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to investment strategy communication, content development, trade execution, and risk mitigation, while working closely within a team of AI and machine learning experts and investment professionals, developing novel and highly performant solutions in complex financial markets.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 plusEnglish is our primary working language, German, French will be a plusWhat do we offer?Friendly, diverse team in an open-office spaceAll 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.Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.Do you want to be Vontobel?Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.If you have any questions you can contact us through our .
