IT General Skills, Auditing, Landscaping, Banking know-how, Accounting Knowlegde, Risk Management/Basel II/Basel III, CFA, Finance Science GPS Associate Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager Zurich, 100% (f/m/d) At Juliu…
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IT General Skills, Auditing, Landscaping, Banking know-how, Accounting Knowlegde, Risk Management/Basel II/Basel III, CFA, Finance Science
GPS Associate Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager Zurich, 100% (f/m/d)
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Join Julius Baer as a GPS Associate, an entry-level opportunity for high-potential early-career professionals seeing to build a long-term career in private banking with our Global Products and Solutions division.
As part of the Control Framework & Advisory team in Zurich, you will begin your career in GPS with a tailored onboarding and development approach, including rotational assignments across key teams. Over 18-24 months you’ll gain hands-on experience, deepen your risk expertise, and build relationships across the division – preparing you for a successful career as Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager with GPS.
At Julius Baer, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional wealth management solutions to private clients and institutions worldwide. As one of the leading Swiss private banks, we combine over 130 years of heritage with forward-thinking innovation, offering bespoke advice rooted in market expertise and personal commitment.
The GPS unit plays a central role in shaping client-focused investment strategies, developing innovative financial products, and providing expert advisory across all major asset classes. By aligning global insights with local needs, we empower relationship managers with tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs.
IHRE AUFGABEN
As a GPS Associate Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager, your will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the Wealth Planning risk and control framework. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, drive efficiencies and promote our culture of risk management You will work alongside experienced experts to:
Be the go-to Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager for the GPS division - provide expert guidance and risk advisory to the stakeholders, ensuring that key risks are addressed and mitigated
Design, implement, evaluate, and maintain the control risk framework for GPS to strengthen the control landscape of the WP sub-division in alignment to the Bank’s internal control standards
Manage the effectiveness of the controls across the Wealth Planning sub-unit, identifying areas for improvement and mitigate potential risks to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Assess impact of changes of bank-wide policies and ensure adjustments are reflected in the internal controls
Through rotational assignments across relevant GPS teams you will broaden your understanding of our capabilities, clients, and ways of working, while building a strong internal network.
You will receive ongoing coaching and development to support your integration and long-term success within GPS.
Administer the internal control tool (e.g. creating new controls, editing existing controls and assigning roles as required) centrally for GPS
Deliver targeted training to promote our culture of risk awareness and risk management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and identify opportunities to enhance functional efficiency, proposing process/control improvements for the purpose of implementing effective controls to mitigate key business risks
Represent the GPS Division in bank-wide committees, projects, and working groups dedicated to WP-relevant risks and/or control topics
Through rotational assignments across relevant GPS teams you will broaden your understanding of our capabilities, clients, and ways of working, while building a strong internal network.
You will receive ongoing coaching and development to support your integration and long-term success within GPS.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education, preferably in Banking & Finance, Law, Accounting or Tax
Further education in financial markets, financial planning or risk is a strong plus (e.g., CFA, CFP, FRM)
Relevant Industry Experience: 2-4 years of working experience preferably in the private banking industry, with a focus on risk, legal, compliance, or Wealth Planning/Trust Fiduciary Services background (including internships)
Strong knowledge of risk management and audit principles Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Familiar with investment products and services, along with associated risks
Good understanding of banking business, financial products, and processes related to Wealth Planning and/or Trust/Fiduciary Services
Expertise in (in-depth) data analysis, gap assessments, and development of solution options
Able to work independently in a global team setup, take ownership of initiatives, and having a precise, structured way of working
Highly motivated personality with pronounced “can-do” attitude and solution orientation
Fluent in English (German is a strong advantage)
Eligibility to work in the country of application throughout the duration of the programme
At Julius Baer, we believe in empowering talent. Your ideas . Your development counts. And your contribution helps shape the future of wealth management. In this role, you will benefit from:
A clear career pathway towards a permanent position as Wealth Planning Business Risk Manager within GPS, based on performance and business requirements
A steep learning curve through 2-3 rotations across business risk teams in GPS— giving you broad exposure to risk management, and internal control framework
The opportunity to work directly alongside seasoned risk management generalist, contributing to improve and mitigate potential business risks
Continuous support via a dual mentorship model: A senior career adviser for career guidance and a buddy for day-to-day integration
Access to targeted training programmes, covering technical competencies, soft skills and regulatory frameworks essential to private banking
A competitive salary and comprehensive social benefits package
An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, teamwork, and personal growth
We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site.
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