We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with locations in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the UK and Norway. With a strong client focus, here at Swiss Life Asset Managers, success is driven by expecting the unexpected, prioritising sustainability and inclusion, fully investing in our jobs and people, and being on the lookout for new business opportunities – all since 1857. To further strengthen our team, we are looking for you as Senior Product Specialist Fixed Income (f/m/d). Find below more information about the role and what expertise you ideally bring.

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Senior Product Specialist Fixed Income (f/m/d)

Zürich

Full time

We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with locations in Switzerland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the UK and Norway.
With a strong client focus, here at Swiss Life Asset Managers, success is driven by expecting the unexpected, prioritising sustainability and inclusion, fully investing in our jobs and people, and being on the lookout for new business opportunities – all since 1857.

To further strengthen our team, we are looking for you as Senior Product Specialist Fixed Income (f/m/d).

Find below more information about the role and what expertise you ideally bring.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary link between portfolio management, sales, and clients.
  • Support fundraising and business development activities across fixed income.
  • Represent Fixed Income at client events, roadshows, and one-on-one client meetings.
  • Build strong relationships with institutional investors, consultants, and internal distribution teams.
  • Translate investment strategies, portfolio positioning, and market developments into clear client messaging.
  • Develop high-quality investment content, including pitch books, portfolio review presentations, and thought leadership research. Oversee the RFP process and ensure quality management.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate communication of investment processes, portfolio positioning, and performance across all client materials and to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help drive product development and enhancement initiatives in collaboration with portfolio managers and sales teams.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor positioning to identify opportunities.
  • Drive efficiency improvements through the automation and standardization of reporting, presentation, and content production processes.

Experience

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience, ideally in a similar role or as a fixed income portfolio manager, strategist, or sales professional.
  • Deep understanding of global fixed income markets, including CHF bonds, global corporate and government bonds, high-yield bonds, and emerging market debt.
  • Proven ability to engage with sophisticated institutional investors and investment consultants.
  • Established network among institutional investors, consultants, and wholesale clients in Switzerland and selected European countries.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret portfolio, risk, and performance data.
  • Excellent writing and editorial skills.
  • Proven presentation and communication skills in German and English; French is a distinct advantage.
  • Proactive personality with a confident and persuasive team-player mindset.
  • Python programming and/or AI skills are an advantage.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally complemented by a CFA designation or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Only direct applications will be considered for this vacancy and we do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.

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Working conditions

Working conditions Our employees are our most valuable asset. At Swiss Life Asset Managers, we place particular emphasis on compensating them fairly and in line with the market. In addition to the basic salary, compensation consists of a bonus based on the company's success and personal performance. Full-time employees are entitled to at least 25 days off per year. We celebrate service anniversaries every five years.

Remote Working from Abroad

Remote Working from Abroad With our Remote Working from Abroad offering, we enable our employees to work from Abroad for a specific number of days per year

Grow with us

Grow with us For us, all employees are talents whom we want to promote in the best possible way. With this aim in mind, we have founded our own AM Academy, through which we provide our employees with a broad range of training opportunities. We also support them with external training and development.

Family

Family At Swiss Life Asset Managers we want to meet the needs of young families. We therefore offer female employees six months' maternity leave, of which at least 16 weeks are on full pay. Male employees can take three weeks' paternity leave. We recognise the value of caring and offer a wide range of childcare and family support services.

Flexibility

Flexibility We address the individual needs of our employees and aim to create optimal framework conditions. Employees of Swiss Life Asset Managers can work with their manager to determine the right working model for them (e.g. flexible working hours, mobile office, time-out models).

Health & wellbeing

Health & wellbeing The health and wellbeing of our employees is particularly important to us. To this end, we offer a sports club in Switzerland with an attractive offer. Our canteen in the main building offers fresh and balanced meals every day. Social Care Consulting offers confidential and personal support in the event of restrictions due to operational, health, personal or financial issues.

Discounts

Discounts Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers has many advantages. We offer our employees attractive discounts in the following areas: Swiss Life investment products; mortgages and financial planning; conditions for venturers; public transport; Reka cheques and meals allowances.

Pension and social benefits

Pension and social benefits We are there for our employees – in any case. We offer above-average benefits in the event of accident and illness. We also guarantee a discount of 65% on the premium contribution for pillar 3 life insurance and pay an average of 70% employer's contributions to the pension fund (savings and risk contributions).

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Swiss Life Asset Managers

We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with multiple locations in Europe.

With a strong client focus, here at Swiss Life Asset Managers, success is driven by expecting the unexpected, prioritising sustainability and inclusion, fully investing in our jobs and people, and being on the lookout for new business opportunities – all since 1857.

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