These occupational groups are currently most in demand
Demand for bankers is currently at an annual high. This is shown by the latest job index of the personnel service provider Michael Page. But other occupational groups are also currently in high demand.
According to the Michael Page Swiss Job Index (July 2017), demand for investment and private bankers as well as IT and insurance specialists has reached an annual high. The number of job offers for these occupational groups increased by up to one-third since the beginning of the year. Across Switzerland, an average of +10.7 % more jobs have been advertised since the start of the year. Between June and July 2017, the number of job vacancies decreased by -1.5 % across Switzerland. This seasonal decline was particularly pronounced in French-speaking Switzerland (-13.7 %), while it was significantly lower in German-speaking Switzerland (+0.3 %).
"Financial services firms are looking for high-revenue specialists and operational efficiency experts. We are seeing strong demand for investment bankers with a track record of attracting profitable customers, as well as private bankers with strong customer portfolios. On the operational side, there continues to be a high demand for IT specialists with banking experience and specific systems expertise. Due to important regulatory programs such as FATCA and MiFID II, demand in this area has increased even more," explains Nicolai Mikkelsen, Director at Michael Page.
The canton of Zurich recorded the highest growth in job postings between June and July 2017 (+2.3 %), while the number of job postings for all occupational groups decreased in the Lake Geneva region (-17.3 %).
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