Job Detail

Pictet Asset Management’s ESG team leads and co-ordinates the implementation of responsible investment principles throughout the firm. We are looking for a corporate engagement specialist to engage with companies on social and environmental matters, to be based in Geneva or London.

• Defining, together with the investment teams, a target list of companies and themes for engagement on ESG-related matters.


• Identifying the most relevant channels for conducting corporate engagements (e.g. bilateral, collaborative and third-party provider).


• Coordinating and taking part in bilateral and/or collaborative engagements with companies on specific environmental and social issues, and steering related discussions with investment teams.


• Helping investment teams to take part in engagements led by our third-party provider, and providing ongoing monitoring of this service.


• Depending on engagement outcomes, preparing and presenting voting recommendations on specific resolutions.


• Helping to enhance our firm-wide approach to active ownership, including by issuing policies, procedures and guidelines on corporate engagement.


• Contributing to internal and external reporting on active ownership activities.


• Attending relevant conferences, and joining industry associations and working groups.

• At least 10 years’ experience in the financial sector, including at least three years in a similar position.


• Working knowledge of key environmental and social issues across sectors.


• Ability to build a constructive dialogue and forge long-term relationships with senior executives, board members and investment professionals.


• Strong communication skills with an ability to articulate clear and concise recommendations and to build consensus within a diverse group.


• Project management skills, ability to work under pressure and to interact with various internal and external parties.


• University degree, preferably in Environmental and/or Social Sciences.


• Fluent in English and French or German. 


• Strong computer literacy and excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

We will not accept any CVs via agencies

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