Sustainable Investment Analyst
Sustainable Investment Analyst
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 Sarasins 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 Groups 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 accross 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, helping to position J. Safra Sarasin as
a thought-leader in Sustainable Investments.Responsibilities
- Identifying, analysing and quantifying financially-material sustainability aspects in the sectors of responsibility
- Interacting with other sustainability and financial specialists in research and portfolio management to integrate
sustainability issues into investment cases
- Enable the creation of sustainable investment tools such as exclusionary screens, best-in-class universes, ESG,
climate and SDG screens for portfolio management
- Leading projects to further deepen the sustainability analysis of issuers of securities
- Writing company notes and thematic publications to better inform investement decisions and demonstrate
thought-leadership
- Participating in direct company engagements in the space of ESG
- Presenting research insights at internal and external events and conferences
Profiles
- University degree in a relevant field for sustainability, coupled with a CFA or equivalent financial degree
- At least three years of working experience in sustainable investments
- Strong knowledge of ESG data methodologies and data management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Very good command in English. Fluency in German and French is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking
Activity rate100%Please send your application to:Only direct applications will be considered.