Portfolio Manager / Portfolio Manageress

Join Us as a Portfolio Manager (f/m/d) in Zurich

Are you ready to take the next significant step in your career? This position serves as an ideal entry point for less experienced candidates, providing robust development potential. More seasoned professionals will find the opportunity to enhance and deepen their expertise in a focused manner.

The specific level of requirements will be flexibly adjusted to align with your individual experience.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Portfolio Manager (f/m/d) on a fixed-term contract of 36 months, starting immediately.

What You Will Do

• Manage Fixed Income portfolios, focusing on Swiss franc-denominated investments.
• Conduct comprehensive credit research and valuation analyses, including credit assessments for investment-grade issuers.
• Actively contribute to the overall Fixed Income investment process and to specialist groups within the European Fixed Income team.
• Prepare and contribute to investment and performance meetings with existing and prospective clients.
• Generate investment proposals, model portfolios, and portfolio reporting.

What You Bring

• Experience in portfolio management and/or research, particularly in the CHF investment-grade fixed income space.
• Expertise in bond portfolio management and financial analysis.
• A strong academic background (Master's/MBA or university degree in Finance or Economics); additional qualifications such as the CFA charter are advantageous.
• Native-level German and a very good command of English; proficiency in French is a bonus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a high affinity for IT systems, and a willingness to learn.
• A proactive mindset, resilience, problem-solving attitude, and flexibility are essential.
• A strong team player with a passion for financial markets—especially Fixed Income—along with a curious mind and a commitment to continuous development.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical applications, such as Data Analytics.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development, and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours).
• Access to company pension/savings plans for securing your future.
• Company share purchasing plan.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group.
• Self-guided learning & development.
• - and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide.

Our mission is to actively shape the future of investing for our clients, regardless of their location or objectives. Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies globally. We care for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges, making us a unique employer. Together, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow, and shape a better future for our customers and the world.

At Allianz, we value unity and believe that a united world is a more prosperous world. We advocate consistently for equal opportunities for all, laying the foundation for an inclusive workplace where both people and performance are valued. Our culture is grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote an active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.