Graduate programme

Our graduate programmes offer a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive view of the asset management industry from marketing and sales to investments, through a series of rotations. Graduate trainees experience between 8 and 10 rotations in a number of international locations over a period of 18 months, enabling them to develop first-hand knowledge and familiarise themselves with our investment teams and our products. They gain exposure to a wide range of experts within the firm and form part of our international graduate network. They also have the opportunity to develop their soft skills through individually tailored training programmes, helping them to deepen their personal branding and communication skills. On the technical side, they prepare for the CFA level 1 and level 2 qualification during the programme.

Our 18-month graduate programmes offer a unique opportunity to develop strong competencies in the wealth management industry while quickly specialising on one function. Applicants may select from one of two Pictet Wealth Management graduate programmes: Investments and Etats-Major. During the programme, our graduates work within one dedicated team, and a series of short rotations is planned to build complementary skills, develop first-hand knowledge and familiarise themselves with our activities. They gain exposure to a wide range of experts within the firm and form part of an international graduate network. On the technical side, they prepare for a specific certification, while the Group Graduate Training Programme aims to develop their soft skills. By the end, graduates should be fully prepared to take ownership of the position for which they have been trained.

The programme allows graduates to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of our asset services business while also training in a specific function. During the 18-month programme, graduates work within one team, involved either in client support or in operations or tax project management. A series of short rotations helps graduates build complementary skills, develop first-hand knowledge and become familiarised with our activities, teams and financial products.

Our graduate programmes offer a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive view from various angles of the alternative investments industry, comprising real estate, private equity and hedge funds. During the 18-month programme, successful applicants will cover investments, client relationships, project management and corporate functions (finance, risk management, compliance, legal and strategy), as well as being trained in a specific function so that they can become specialists in their area of responsibility. Apart from on-the-job training, graduates will study for a recognised professional certification and complete a series of training courses aimed at enhancing their communication skills, personal branding and leadership qualities. The graduate programmes may be available at our offices in Geneva, Singapore, Luxembourg and London.

Our Graduate programme in a unique opportunity to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the trading activity. During the programme, our graduates work on one dedicated team and have the opportunity to do a few immersions on the trading floor, the aim being to build complementary skills, develop first-hand knowledge and familiarise themselves with our activities. The programme is also made up of two rotations in different Pictet Group units and departments. Our graduates have access to a wide range of experts in the firm, gain a thorough grasp of the activities conducted on the trading floor. This programme is an excellent foundation for starting your career with PTS. 

The Technology & Operations graduate programmes offer a variety of opportunities to develop in-depth skills and knowledge in banking op­erations, innovation, digital, lean management, agile methodology, data science, business analysis or project management. This programme is the perfect path for graduates in IT, business or data analysis, with strong programming skills or database management competencies. At the end of the programme, you will take up a position where your strengths, competencies and the knowledge you gained during the rotational programme will be most valued as far as our business needs are concerned. The graduate programmes may be available at our offices in Geneva and Luxembourg.

Corporate Functions include the Group's non-banking activities, such as Compliance, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, Communication, Information Security and Human Resources, both in Geneva and at our branches abroad. These functions are carried out by experts who work closely with the different business lines. Our Graduate programmes, available mainly in Geneva and Luxembourg, give you the opportunity to discover the work of these units. In addition to being mentored by professionals, who will pass on their know-how to you, the programme you follow will be varied and enable you to get to know different services and activities and add to your existing skills.