Senior Asset Management Specialist
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is hiring a Senior Asset Management Specialist within the Reserve Management Advisory Services (RMAS) unit in BIS Asset Management & Advisory.
Application deadline: Please note that the deadline for applications is 29 May 2026 at the end of day.
Please note that this role is offered as a three-year fixed term contract.
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland; however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.
Purpose of the job:
The RMAS unit, as part of the Banking Department, supports BIS-internal and external clients in their investment decision-making processes and engages in cooperative initiatives at the cross-institutional and cross-departmental levels.
In this context, RMAS is responsible for providing knowledge-sharing on all elements of the reserve management process to central banks and other BIS clients.
To support these activities, RMAS maintains the BIS Asset Allocation Module (BAAM) – an educational tool supporting strategic asset allocation decisions based on forward-looking asset return distributions.
By joining the Reserve Management Advisory Services (RMAS) team, you will:
Play a key role in delivering expert reserve management advice, advancing innovative solutions for internal and external clients.
Collaborate on impactful initiatives, work with experts, and develop solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Benefit from working in a unique, international environment that offers flexible, hybrid working options with a blend of onsite work from our central office location in Basel and home office.
Principal Accountabilities:
Help develop the BIS Asset Management business
Maintain and develop long-term, strategic partnerships, particularly with existing and prospective BIS Asset Management clients. Deepen and broaden these relationships by identifying and providing unbiased expert advice related to a broad range of reserve management services – including cooperative initiatives, customized studies, publications, seminars and conferences.
Promote cooperation and contribute to knowledge-sharing between BIS shareholders and customers. Keep track of and analyze key trends in reserve management and asset management practices. Formulate responses within the broader reserve management and regulatory environment.
Represent RMAS in internal and external seminars and conferences disseminating best industry practice.
Delivery of reserve management services
Maintain and expand quantitative and/or qualitative reserve management services for external and internal clients. Collaborate with other units in the development of such services.
Develop, maintain, and deliver the BIS Asset Allocation Module (BAAM) supporting strategic asset allocation decisions and the investment decision-making process. This entails, among other things, the development and maintenance of advanced quantitative portfolio construction methodology as well as application of the model and effective communication of its results to internal and external audiences.
Coordinate, contribute to and further develop the BIS Banking Department’s series of knowledge-sharing events for reserve managers.
Support business development
Identify opportunities for and provide advice supporting the Bank’s asset management activities (such as own funds strategic asset allocation and third-party product development) in close collaboration with other business units.
Represent the BIS through regular contact with and visits to existing and potential clients or counterparties. Maintain and further enhance working relations with other Banking units and BIS departments, such as the Monetary and Economic Department (MED)
As designated, report – orally and in writing – to senior management and BIS committees and boards on the status of the above and any other assigned topics.
Operational issues
Provide knowledge, guidance and support to other internal businesses, support, and control units in the establishment and maintenance of reserve management solutions.
Maintain a proactive attitude in establishing and developing good working relationships with such units.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Advanced academic qualifications (MSc/PhD) in Economics, Finance, or related fields, or proven practical experience in reserve management-related activities, including quantitative analysis, risk management and/or portfolio analytics.
Thorough understanding of the parameters surrounding supranational and central banking institutions.
Strong analytical and programming skills (such as Matlab) and/or knowledge of the Bank’s BAAM tool are a plus.
Demonstration of the highest level of ethical and professional standards when engaging with internal and external clients.
Excellent verbal and drafting skills in English. Knowledge of another major language is a plus.
Who we are:
Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.
What the BIS offers:
We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.