Junior Researcher (fixed-term contract - 2 year programme)
The Pictet Research Institute is a newly established investment research capability within Pictet Group, launched in 2024. The Institute will engage Pictet’s economists, macro strategists, analysts and dedicated researchers to provide insights into long-term investment topics – from strategic asset allocation to capital market structures, global economic trends, sustainability and beyond.
We are looking for a recent PhD Graduate to join and develop the Pictet Investment Research Institute in a two year programme.
• Contributing to research projects of importance to the Pictet Institute.
• Producing original research in collaboration with internal researchers and investment professionals on a wide variety of research topics with investment implications for our firm.
• Taking part in research collaborations with academics or other external research experts.
• Working closely with the Head of the Pictet Institute to formulate the research methodology of the projects and perform the empirical analysis.
• Generating presentations based on the research output and helping to prepare the communication materials.
• PhD in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Strong background in econometrics, statistics and data analysis.
• Strong coding skills in Matlab, Python and SQL.
• Research experience in at least one asset class with a willingness to expand into others, including alternatives.
• Solid knowledge of portfolio theory, portfolio optimisation techniques and dynamic asset allocation would be a plus.
• At ease working with other researchers or investment professionals as well as alone, as necessary.
• Interest in ESG.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, as well as ability to convey complex subject matter to a non-technical audience in a precise and concise manner.
• Excellent command of English.
• Must be resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.
We will not accept any CVs via agencies.
Ref. JR/CC/MV
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