Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.DivisionTrading, Treasury & Asset ManagementFunction/PositionInvestment StrategistLocationZurichFunction/Position objectivesCIO Office is the investment centre for multi asset portfolio management mandates and key for successful investments and risk control for private banking and institutional mandates. Within this highly motivated team we are searching for an investment strategist.Responsibilities
Preparing input for investment process and investment committee; significant contribution on cross-asset class investment views to implement in private and institutional mandates
Conduct research on cross-asset topics which are key for investment process and complement in-house research
Filter independent research sources and present findings in investment committees
Contribute to publications on topical themes within asset allocation and portfolio analysis, help in communicating and presenting strategy views to clients
Provide on demand asset allocation advice for customised solutions
Further develop and enhance our in-house models, like e.g. the Safra-Sarasin Asset Allocation Scorecard
Profiles
Master in economics or finance with interest in quantitative methods, CFA/AZEK is a plus
Minimum of five years experience in investment management or research
Detailed understanding of drivers of financial markets, especially equities, bonds, currencies but also alternatives asset classes
Strong writing and presentation skills
Good analytical skills, especially in financial markets analysis and risk management
Fluent in German and English; French a plus
Activity rate100%Please send your application to: recruiting_APS@jsafrasarasin.comOnly direct applications will be considered.
