Graduate Program 2025 - Asset Management (ESG Focus)

Description

Our Asset Management teams work with our clients to provide attentive service and bespoke solutions to help them pursue their long-term investment goals. The investment teams are organized by asset class and market, and they seek to unlock investment opportunities for our clients in equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes with a focus on either global or regional markets. Our investment expertise is backed by over 200 seasoned professionals and has a presence in the main financial centers in Europe and Asia. We are offering a remarkable opportunity for a recent master’s graduate to join our exclusive program designed to provide in-depth exposure at a renowned private bank. The main location for this program is Zurich, where you will start the program. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to take part in an international or national rotation to further expand your knowledge. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience, allowing you to gain valuable insights into the finance industry and develop essential skills for a successful career in private banking. The program is dedicated to young graduates, with a master’s degree and a maximum of 12 months’ professional experience since graduation. You will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role after completing the program. With more than 200 people, Asset Management has built an on-the-ground presence in the world’s major markets through organic growth and selected partnerships. We offer a select range of actively managed strategies in both the long-only and alternative spaces, with complete independence for portfolio managers. We focus on strategic, niche investment themes such as absolute return fixed income, emerging markets, convertibles, selected equity strategies and alternative investments. Most of our strategies are managed in-house and external portfolio managers are selected only when they show unmatchable long-term qualities. We serve a variety of clients, including sovereign wealth funds, endowment funds, pension funds, insurance companies, banks, central banks, family offices and distributors.

Mission

This is a unique 12-month program, based on a permanent contract, starting in our Asset Management team Zurich, offering a recent graduate to acquire targeted professional skills and practical experience in the private banking industry.

Main responsibilities

Responsible Investment, which began as a niche some years ago, is now at the forefront of many of our clients’ minds and increasingly embedded in our approach. At UBP we firmly believe that long-term risk-adjusted returns can be enhanced through ESG integration, active ownership (engagement and voting) and a focus on the impact our investments make.

• With the support of the investment team, gain a comprehensive understanding of security analysis and portfolio management by participating in team meetings and conducting independent analysis projects as assigned.
• Support the team in integrating and implementing sustainability and positive impact criteria into the investment strategy.
• Build relationships with key sustainability professionals within the bank and serve as a liaison between collective responsible investment initiatives and your investment team.
• Support investment teams in developing and enhancing their sustainable investment processes.
• Actively participate in both direct and collaborative engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and definition of UBP's internal training on Sustainable Investment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal directives by attending mandatory training and adhering to the bank’s policies.

Personal skills