Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.DivisionTrading, Treasury & Asset ManagementFunction/PositionSustainable Investment AnalystLocationZurichFunction/Position objectivesAs a Sustainable Investment Analyst, you play a leading role in the integration of sustainability aspects in the investment process in our Asset Management across most asset classes. You produce high-quality research and operate the sustainable investment tools in order to harness opportunities and mitigate risks steming from environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, positioning Bank J. Safra Sarasin as a thought-leader in Sustainable Investments.Responsibilities
Identifying, analysing and quantifying financially-relevant sustainability aspects in your sectors of responsibility
Coordinating the Bank's Active Ownership efforts, engaging with companies in the space of ESG and voting at AGMs
Writing regular company, sector-specific and thematic publications to better inform investment decisions
Interacting with other in-house sustainability and financial specialists in research and portfolio management
Operating the sustainable investment tools in order to integrate sustainability aspects into the investment process
Profiles
University degree in a relevant field as well as a CFA or equivalent financial degree
At least three years of working experience in sustainable investments
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Basic knowledge and experience in data and data-base management
Very good command in English. Fluency in German and French is a plus
Strong methodological and analytical skills
Activity rate100%Please send your application to:Only direct applications will be considered.
