Junior FX Strategist (f/m/d)

Beschreibung:

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 800 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.

Job Description

* Develop the global FX, precious metals and digital assets strategy for LGT Private Bank Europe
* Monitor macroeconomic news flow, central bank policy, follow market dynamics, build FX valuation and forecasting models
* Utilize the derived findings in order to contribute to the bank's investment strategy
* Provide relationship managers and clients with timely market updates, investment views and tactical recommendations
* Prepare and present investable recommendations in weekly investment meetings
* Generate high-conviction investment and trading ideas based on macroeconomic and fundamental analysis
* Collaborate closely with macroeconomic analysis colleagues, as well as fixed income and equity strategy teams to assess cross-asset implications
* Present LGT Private Bank Europe investment views to front colleagues as well as to private clients

Requirements

* University degree in economics, finance or related discipline
* Previous practical or research experience in a currency and/or precious metal strategy and knowledge of digital assets are beneficial
* 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment strategy, research or a comparable field; exceptional recent graduates will also be considered
* CFA or CEFA/CIIA qualification, or progress towards one of these certifications, is an advantage
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including statistical methods and advanced Excel capabilities; MATLAB is a plus
* Familiarity with forecasting and trading models; experience in backtesting and cross-asset strategy is an advantage
* Fluency in English and German, with strong communication skills and a client-oriented mindset
* Independent, committed and service-oriented personality with a professional demeanour, strong team spirit, and willingness to travel occasionally

Please note that we cannot consider applications via recruitment agencies for this position.

Contact Information

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
LGT Bank (Schweiz) AG
Human ResourcesInes Maurer