Join us in developing and managing systematic multi-asset strategies where research innovation directly informs investment decisions. You'll be part of a team focused on applying advanced ML techniques to financial markets, with a balance of hands-on strategy design and practical portfolio management.
This Zurich-based role offers a rare blend: deep research with clear operational impact. If you're ready to move beyond theoretical models and build systems that trade in live markets, we’d like to hear from you.
What would your role be:
- Develop and refine systematic multi-asset investment strategies using advanced ML techniques
- Analyze financial time series, macroeconomic data, and alternative datasets to extract predictive signals
- Design, test, and optimize models for forecasting, asset allocation, and risk management
- Build and maintain scalable, Python-based research infrastructure and data pipelines
- Support daily portfolio operations including trade execution, risk monitoring, and FX hedging
- Manage trade lifecycle processes to ensure seamless implementation of investment decisions
- Prepare client reporting materials, including performance reviews, performance & risk attribution, portfolio analytics
- Coordinate with operations, compliance, and custodians to resolve issues and maintain data accuracy
What are we looking for:
- PhD in Machine Learning or Econometrics/Finance with a strong ML research focus
- Up to 3 years of relevant research or industry experience
- Strong knowledge of asset pricing and global markets across asset classes
- Expertise in time series analysis, statistical modeling, and advanced ML methods (RNNs, ensembles, feature attribution, supervised/unsupervised learning)
- Proficient in Python and experienced with data science libraries and cloud-based research pipelines
- Familiarity with portfolio management, trade execution, and operational workflows is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to develop scalable research pipelines and backtesting frameworks
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability in a collaborative, innovative, fast-paced environment
What do we offer?
- Top Zurich location with collaboration spaces (including rooftop terraces) and free lunch.
- Friendly, diverse team in an open-office space with dancing walls.
- 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. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Why Vontobel?
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. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.
Do you want to be Vontobel?