Graduate - Junior Economist (f/m/x) Zurich (CH)

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Graduates/Trainees
Workload
Full Time (≥ 80%)
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About us

LGT is the world’s largest family-owned and managed Private Banking and Asset Management Group. For more than 100 years it has been fully owned and managed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which is also one of our biggest clients.
With around 600 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees - this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland the title of one of the best employers in Switzerland.

Your challenge

Start on September 1, 2023, in Zurich as a

Graduate – Junior Economist (f/m/x)

If you want to reach your full professional potential, you need creative freedom, development opportunities and a strong team. Grow with challenging tasks and shape your career at LGT Private Banking. We are a leading, international, family-run business and attach great importance to innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

In 18 months, you build up knowledge for your target function, get to know other business units through stages and expand your horizon with a two-week seminar in Singapore. In alignment with our sustainable corporate philosophy, you will have the chance to commit for a social project. Take these diverse opportunities, build with us your network, and create the basis for a long-term career at LGT.

In your future role as Junior Economist, we focus on the following tasks:

  • Development and maintenance of the economic analysis toolkit (charts, models, etc.)
  • Support of the Macroeconomic Research team in creating presentations and publications
  • Ongoing monitoring and commentary on important developments in the financial market and economy
  • Modeling of global economic context and visual presentation of the results
  • Team and cross-departmental collaboration with various stakeholders

Your profile

  • Very good master's degree in Banking, Finance or Economics (not older than twelve months) with a focus on macroeconomics or econometrics, possibly a PhD
  • Pronounced interest in economics, financial markets, politics and investment topics
  • High affinity for illustrating economic context
  • Proactive mindset and analytical and organizational skills
  • Team player and willingness to go beyond the usual level of commitment with self-initiative
  • Open personality and excellent communication skills
  • Excellent language skills in German and English, knowledge of additional foreign languages is an advantage

Are you interested in a long-term commitment at LGT and do you identify with LGT and its values? We look forward to receiving your application!

Applications from headhunters are not being considered.

Benefits at LGT

A great place to work – a great place to have impact: LGT promotes diversity among its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and provides the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. That's why our employees can also benefit from many additional benefits.

Family & Work:

  • Various flexible work models  
  • Sabbatical 
  • At least 25 days annual leave, depending on age
  • Special paid leave options  
  • Maternity and paternity leave, options for further parental leave

Your Health:

  • Employee health and wellbeing program  
  • Subsidized classes (yoga, fitness) 
  • Healthy meal options 
  • Fresh fruit supplied daily  

Growing Together:

  • Internal courses 
  • External courses offered by the Liechtenstein Academy 
  • Support for external training and further education 
  • Coaching and mentoring programs 
  • International assignments 
  • Intrapreneurship program  

Perks & Advantages:

  • Discounts on LGT banking products and services 
  • LGT co-investments 
  • Discounts on health and property insurance  
  • Pension plan with individualized options 
  • Various mobility/e-mobility initiatives  
  • Recognition of major life events  

Do you feel addressed? Then simply fill out the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.

Contact

Cornelia Brinker

Cornelia Brinker

Senior HR Manager
LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG Lange Gasse 15, Postfach , 4002 Basel Switzerland

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