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Pictet Trading & Sales (PTS) offers clients direct access to global markets and bespoke trading solutions across a wide range of asset classes. Our sales traders, IT specialists, strategists and analysts are assisted by a full suite of risk and control functions as well as some of the latest technologies.

The Trading Strategy team is responsible for creating and publishing short-term dedicated market commentary and trading ideas designed for our institutional trading clients with reference to our proprietary quant model. Joining the team as a junior analyst you would be working alongside and supporting your colleagues by carrying out macro-level analysis as well as assisting with the production and monitoring of our regular trading strategy publications, market reports, quant/technical analysis and client presentations.

Your role

• Carrying out short-term market analysis and contributing to the English-language trading strategy publications that are designed for our institutional clients globally.
• Supporting the quantitative team in the development of new tools and maintenance of existing ones, in the generation of strategy/signal ideas, in the baktests run
• Participating on multiple quantitative developments.
• Collaborating with colleagues on the generation of short-term ideas and themes in equity/macro markets.
• Providing analysis/responding to requests for market information on demand.
• Participating in daily trading meetings and regularly presenting/providing pertinent and relevant market information;
• Maintaining an up-to-date awareness of financial markets and the investment views of the bank while also managing disciplined follow-up on any trading recommendations;
• Assisting with the day-to-day production, publishing, compliance and administration requirements associated with the desk\\\'s activities;

Your profile

• Diploma in quantitative finance / financial engineering or equivalent.
• Prior experience in the banking industry is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of macro finance and equity/macro markets.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to express complex ideas succinctly.
• Fluent in both English and French - with proficient English writing skills a must.
• Well-organised with strong presentation skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong team spirit with a willingness to take initiative, collaborate under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient user in R and/or Python programming, and MS Office (including excel VBA).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and/or Factset a plus.
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate;

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

REF: JAI/SAS/BJ

Start date: late 2023/early 2024

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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