KV apprenticeship with GAM

“I joined GAM in January 2022 and since carry the responsibility for all GAM apprentices in Switzerland. Having completed a commercial apprenticeship myself and previously held various HR functions, I am in the optimal position to recruit suitable apprentices and ensure an immaculate apprenticeship training at GAM.
GAM is a dynamic firm within an ever-changing industry. Therefore, I am of the conviction that having determined and contrarian-thinking young professionals is an indispensable asset for the long-term momentum of every firm in finance. Hence why GAM strives to hire and retain sophisticated apprentices that are ready to learn, execute and deliver value to the company, while also being intensely committed to the educational facilities of the commercial apprenticeship. Meanwhile GAM is committed to providing the guidance, support and supervision required for the personal growth and prosperous futures of the apprentices.”

Sofija Antonijevic, Apprentice Manager

"I completed my commercial apprenticeship with honours, achieving a Swiss federal rank in 2020. Being in contact with customers awakened my fascination for customer acquisition as well as customer retention during the time of my apprenticeship. Therefore, I decided to take on the position as Junior Business Development Manager. Due to the diversity of departments as well as the expertise of various vocational trainers and employees, my ability to adapt to a wide variety of people and situations has been optimized. To summarise, this qualification is of enormous importance both in the business world and in my personal life. Because GAM is a pure asset manager, the company is in an excellent position to offer commercial apprenticeships. GAM's specialised apprenticeship program optimally prepares apprentices for a successful career within asset management and the financial industry. In return, GAM expects its apprentices to demonstrate strong commitment, impeccable manners and a strong work ethic in the company and other areas of apprenticeship."

Akash Pasgaran, Junior Business Development Manager

"Our apprentices are one of the most important assets at GAM. What they learn today will shape them personally as well as our company in the future. It is therefore a personal concern of mine to find and follow the right path with the apprentices so that they can combine school and practical work in the company in a way that promises success. At GAM, we as practical trainers strive to realise these goals for our apprentices. We give them the necessary nourishment in terms of knowledge, oriented towards the relevant specialist area and apprenticeship year. For me personally, it is always a new challenge and enrichment to work together with young apprentices and to promote the mutual exchange of knowledge."

André Siegenthaler, Practical Trainer

"I completed my commercial apprenticeship in the M profile bilingual and then took on the position as Junior Investor Relations Analyst & Communications Executive. As a small company in a very competitive industry, GAM expects high performance from its apprentices. However, in return you get knowledge, respect, active support, significant responsibility and prestige. These qualities make the commercial apprenticeship at GAM incomparable. Afterwards, you have a high chance of obtaining an excellent position within a well-known company, provided that you are prepared to perform as expected by GAM, the commercial school and the inter-company courses."

Yves Vuarnoz, Junior Analyst & Communications Executive