Graduates

Julius Baer’s eighteen-month Graduate Programme comprises three six-month assignments, one of which can be a placement at a Julius Baer office abroad. In addition to practical on-the-job training, the programme features dedicated training focusing on technical and social competencies. You will also learn about our company’s value proposition and gain in-depth knowledge of our banking business.

Julius Baer offers graduate positions in four front and back office areas: Private Banking, Investment & Wealth Management Solutions, Business Management, and Information Technology.

Graduate Programme - Application Process 2020

All Graduate positions were published online between March and April 2020. We are not accepting any further applications for this year. The available positions for next year will be published in spring 2021.

Private banking

You will collaborate closely with a team of relationship managers in the areas of client acquisition and retention. Six of the eighteen months will be spent in an interface area (Trading, Advisory Solutions, or Investment Management) to acquire in-depth knowledge of our products and processes. You will also gain a solid understanding of the role of a relationship manager. The programme includes the option to spend a six-month training module in a foreign office to help you develop a cultural understanding of international client needs.

Business management

You will be working within the business management teams of two different corporate functions or the front area. This cross-functional approach will help you understand Julius Baer’s entire value chain. Your main responsibilities will be controlling, data analysis, creating reports and management presentations, project work, and process improvements – always in close collaboration with management. The programme includes the option to spend a six-month training module in a foreign office to further support you in becoming a professional, cross-border business manager.

Investment specialist

You will be working in both our Trading team and in our Advisory Solutions or Investment Management departments. You will gain in-depth knowledge of our product range, with a special focus on marketing, distribution, and sales. During the second assignment, research activities or portfolio management will be part of your daily responsibilities. The programme includes the option to spend a six-month training module in a foreign office to connect with your colleagues abroad and enable you to experience an international working environment.

Information technology

You will be responsible for the specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and software solutions. Your first assignment will be within IT Engineering, where you will acquire the expertise essential for your work in the second unit, Application Development (front or back office applications). The programme includes the option to spend a six-month training module in a foreign office to deepen your project expertise and gain international working experience.

What you can expect

As a participant in the Julius Baer Graduate Programme, you can expect the following:

• Responsibility: benefit from working in a responsible position from day one
• Learning by doing: broaden your skills and knowledge through your daily work, projects and training sessions
• Global perspective: be part of a global organisation and gain an understanding of Julius Baer’s strategy and business capabilities
• Mentoring: benefit from the support of a mentor throughout the programme
• Networking: build a network across the company
• Working abroad: work abroad and expand your mindset and network