Stewardship Specialist — J. Safra Sarasin
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Role overview
Stewardship Specialist Zurich, CH Full-time Unlimited Your Role
As Stewardship Specialist at Bank J.
Safra Sarasin you are joining our leading Sustainability team to develop and deliver Stewardship activities (engagement and proxy voting).
- Stewardship Specialist Zurich, CH Full-time Unlimited Your Role
- As Stewardship Specialist at Bank J.
- Your Responsibilities
- Conduct direct and collaborative engagements with corporate issuers on strategic ESG issues
- University degree in business, economics, finance, or another field relevant for sustainable finance, with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in asset management and/or sustainable finance and first relevant work experience in financial services
- Interest in non-financial risk and sustainability topics; basic knowledge in the area of stewardship is an advantage
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Conduct direct and collaborative engagements with corporate issuers on strategic ESG issues
- Take ownership of developing and driving thematic engagement topics (e.g. strategic minerals, human rights)
- Participate in proxy voting activities by identifying and analysing critical general meetings in line with our voting policy
- Support the operational aspects of proxy voting activities
- Maintain robust engagement records and contribute actively to RfPs, proxy voting reports for clients and annual reviews
- Contribute to high-quality ESG and Stewardship-related research and conduct sectoral ESG analysis
Key requirements
- University degree in business, economics, finance, or another field relevant for sustainable finance, with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in asset management and/or sustainable finance and first relevant work experience in financial services
- Interest in non-financial risk and sustainability topics; basic knowledge in the area of stewardship is an advantage
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills; knowledge in data management (SQL) and/or Python are additional assets
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to weigh problems and set priorities
Application process
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Company and context
- A solution- and outcome oriented work approach with hands-on mentality, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various stakeholder
- Fluency in German and English is a must; fluency in French is a plus Your Benefits
- Entrepreneurial spirit in a family owned bank
- Central city office locations across Switzerland
- Above average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank
- Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
- Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering About us
- As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients.
- Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees and we value each person with their unique technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills.
Additional details
- Stewardship Specialist
- Fluency in German and English is a must; fluency in French is a plus
- Global growth strategy and stable environment Competitive offering
- Discover more career opportunities in one of our Swiss locations that match your profile.
- Stay informed about our latest opportunities and upcoming job openings that match your interests and skills.
- Share this role with someone who might be interested Send with WhatsApp
Notes and original content
- Your Profile
- Your Benefits
- Global growth strategy and stable environment
- Competitive offering
- All Vacancies
- Job Subscription
- Share this role with someone who might be interested
- Send with WhatsApp
- Share on LinkedIn
- Share on Xing
Questions about this listing
What salary does J. Safra Sarasin offer for this role?
J. Safra Sarasin lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does J. Safra Sarasin offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with J. Safra Sarasin during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at J. Safra Sarasin?
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