Graduate Program in Wealth Management Advisory (18 months - starting in April 2026)

This position will be based in Zurich for a duration of 18 months.

YOUR TEAM

You will be part of a cohort of 10 + investment specialists serving private‑client advisory relationships across BNP Paribas in Switzerland sites (Geneva, Zurich, Lugano). The team sits alongside market‑front groups and collaborates closely with the broader Investment Services department, which includes discretionary portfolio managers, wealth planners, and product‑specialist experts.

YOUR WORK DAY

The Zurich based graduate will serve as a key support pillar for the Investment Manager (IM) network spanning Geneva, Zurich and Lugano, while also providing dedicated assistance to the head of the IM team. The role is built around delivering premium, client‑focused service and proactively enabling investment managers to achieve their performance and business targets.

1. Support for Investment Managers

• Operation control: Oversee and facilitate all types of investment transactions for advisors.
• Client interaction: Respond promptly to client requests—primarily via telephone and e‑mail—and execute client orders under the supervising advisor’s guidance.
• Reporting: Update and customise complex reports for sophisticated clients; occasional VBA coding may be required.
• Recommendation preparation: Develop detailed investment proposals and recommendations based on advisors’ specifications.
• Product & initiative support:
  • Draft switch ideas, identify appropriate client segments for specific solutions, and prepare email templates.
  • Contribute to new‑product roll‑outs and promotional material.
• Portfolio reviews: Actively participate in client portfolio reviews; assist in organising client visits and conference calls.
• Maturing assets: Monitor maturing bonds and structured products and generate reinvestment proposals.

2. Support for the Head of Investment Managers

• Administrative assistance: Provide day‑to‑day support for the Head of IMs (located in Geneva) on any ad‑hoc tasks.
• Data & analysis: Conduct data‑analysis, prepare presentations for senior committees, and produce ad‑hoc reports.
• Dashboard development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the advisors’ performance dashboard (VBA‑based).

Overall expectation: Act as a proactive problem‑solver, addressing any request from advisors or management that can enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

We offer:

• Learning & development: Gain deep exposure to the Wealth Management (WM) franchise and BNP Paribas Switzerland’s operating model, positioning you to contribute to the bank’s commercial objectives.
• Responsibility growth: Progressive ownership of tasks that directly impact client satisfaction and revenue generation.
• Career trajectory: The internship prepares you for a market‑, product‑, or private‑client‑focused role - either within BNP Paribas or elsewhere - upon successful completion of the 18‑month programme.
• Team environment: Join a motivated, diverse group of investment professionals, with increasing autonomy and visibility across the organisation.

YOUR PROFILE

• Master degree in Finance, Engineering, or related field, less than 2 years of work experience after graduation
• Essential IT tools: Windows, MS Office, Bloomberg, VBA Coding minimum 1-year work experience
• Expertise in Private Assets in Wealth Management in a large bank, minimum 1-year work experience
• Experience in using artificial intelligence tools in context of Wealth Management solutions
• Spirit of analysis, organization, and good communication skills
• Autonomous, curious and proactive
• Residency in Switzerland

YOUR SKILLS

• Business skills:
  • Financial Management & Asset Allocation (Beginner)
  • Execution (Beginner)
  • Alternative/Non-Financial Investments (Beginner)
  • Advisory (Beginner)
• Transversal skills:
  • Ability to conduct a negotiation (Proficient)
  • Analytical Ability (Proficient)
  • Ability to manage a project (Proficient)
  • Ability to understand, explain and support change (Proficient)
  • Ability to develop and leverage networks (Proficient)
• Behavioural skills:
  • Proactivity (Proficient)
  • Ability to Deliver/Results Driven (Proficient)
  • Resilience (Proficient)
  • Adaptability (Proficient)
• Languages:
  • English (Fluent)
  • German (Fluent)
  • Additional languages (French, Italian or Spanish) are advantageous
• Tools / technologies / methodologies:
  • MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (Proficient)
  • IT LANGUAGES VBA (Proficient), familiarity with Python is a plus
  • MS OFFICE PACK MICROSOFT EXCEL (Proficient) 

WHY JOIN US?

BNP Paribas in Switzerland is a bank of reference active in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano. It is a major European partner for companies, as well as institutional and private clients. Joining BNP Paribas will give you the opportunity to take part in an authentic company project, in which innovation and career management act as driving forces to help talents emerge, express themselves fully and open up to career opportunities on an international level, by integrating a group that stands as a leader within the Eurozone. Please visit us at BNP Paribas Suisse.

In a changing world, diversity, equity and inclusion are key values for the well-being and the good performance of teams. At BNP Paribas, we wish to welcome and retain all talents, without any distinction: together we will build the finance of tomorrow, innovative, responsible and sustainable.

Finally, we insist on the particular importance of having our employees act daily in a spirit of ethical and professional responsibility.

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