Client Portfolio Manager for Discretionary Mandates

We are looking for an initiative, independent and persuasive personality who is willing to take on great responsibility & challenging tasks as Client Portfolio Manager for Discretionary Mandates.

Act as first entry point to and expert for Vontobel's discretionary (DPM) offering within Private Clients. Be a sparring partner for relationship managers with respect to multi asset managed solutions, supporting them to propose standard or custom mandates. Interact with relationship managers and clients as specialist for macro views, portfolio positioning, performance development and portfolio management. Prepare investment proposals and pitches for Private Clients and run client meetings together with relationship managers also for the French speaking part of Switzerland.

Join internal and client events as specialist for discretionary mandates. Preparation of monthly performance updates for our Portfolio Managers. Responsible for dedicated special mandates (product ownership). Close collaboration with respective portfolio manager. Be part of a dynamic, diverse team representing a strategically important business of Vontobel.

University degree in finance and at least 5 years of experience in the financial industry, with focus on advising internal or external clients on investment solutions. Ability to adjust according to audience as we communicate to clients across different regions and channels, across format that range from one to one meeting to key note speeches. Conviction to achieve our goals with our business partners.

Willingness to work within an organization with a high sales and outgoing approach. Highly motivated team player, with strong analytical skills and willingness to take ownership on several tasks. Knowledge of one or more programming languages would be a valuable asset to the role. Flexible, proactive, open-minded attitude, with a strong desire to improve things. Excellent knowledge and experience in financial markets and instruments, portfolio management and investments.

Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French, German, English and strong client presentation and communication skills. French, English and German speaking is a must!

• Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch
• 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 at all levels
• Campus feeling and a collaborative spirit
• We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes.

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.

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