Investment Professional Responsible Investing
Zug - Switzerland
Job Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Investment Professional supports the integration and implementation of Constanters responsible investment (RI) approach across a diversified multiasset endowment portfolio.
Working closely with the Head of Responsible Investment and investment teams the role contributes analytical support across ESG integration manager due diligence stewardship activities and impact assessment. The position is wellsuited to a candidate with 2-3 years of experience who is looking to deepen their expertise in sustainable and responsible investing within an assetowner context.
This role offers exposure across asset classesparticularly private markets infrastructure and real assetsand the opportunity to develop strong ESG analytical and stakeholderengagement skills in a purposedriven organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible Investment Strategy Support
Support the development and ongoing implementation of Constanters responsible investment framework across asset classes.
Assist in embedding Constanters mission of enhancing human dignity in harmony with the environment into investment processes and portfolio discussions.
Contribute research and analysis on thematic focus areas (e.g. climate inclusion human rights).
2. ESG Integration & Analysis
Public Markets (Equities & Fixed Income)
Support ESG assessments of public market managers and strategies.
Analyse ESG data reports and thirdparty metrics to identify material risks and opportunities.
Assist with monitoring exposure to key sustainability themes (e.g. climate transition supplychain risks).
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Support ESG and responsible investment due diligence on private market managers.
Review GP ESG policies governance practices and reporting.
Assist in assessing alignment with Constanters values and mission.
Infrastructure & Real Assets
Support ESG risk and opportunity analysis for infrastructure and real asset investments.
Contribute to climate environmental and social assessments during due diligence.
Assist in monitoring ESG performance of underlying assets and operators.
3. Impact & Reporting Support
Assist with impact measurement and reporting for missionaligned and impact strategies.
Help compile ESG and impact reporting for internal stakeholders and governance bodies.
Support data collection quality checks and documentation related to ESG and impact metrics.
4. Stewardship & Engagement
Support stewardship activities including monitoring manager engagement on ESG issues.
Assist with external manager dialogue on responsible investment expectations and reporting.
Contribute research to inform engagement priorities.
Qualifications :
Essential requirements
2-3 years of experience in responsible investment ESG analysis sustainable finance impact investing or a related field.
Foundational understanding of ESG issues across public and private markets.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to work with qualitative and quantitative ESG data.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Genuine interest in human dignity environmental sustainability and longterm stewardship.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant academic field
Desirable requirements
Experience in an asset manager asset owner consulting firm foundation or development finance institution.
Familiarity with ESG and impact frameworks
Exposure to private markets or real assets.
Progress toward or interest in professional qualifications (e.g. CFA CFA ESG Certificate PRI Academy courses).
ATTRIBUTES & MINDSET
Purposedriven and aligned with Constanters mission and values.
Curious and eager to learn across asset classes and sustainability themes.
Comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity.
Collaborative open and able to work effectively in a team environment.
High standards of integrity and professionalism.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Purposedriven missionaligned and ethically grounded.
Comfortable navigating complexity across private and public markets.
Curious innovative and open to new sustainable investment models.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
Additional Information :
What we offer
By joining our team you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from expert colleagues. Part of your role will be contributing to the best outcomes for the charitable entities investment strategies and their portfolios - and enhancing its responsible investing activities in support of our mission.
- Job location: Zug Switzerland
- A valid work permit or Schengen area passport.
- An (online) assessment can be part of the recruitment process.
- Reference and background checks are part of the final hiring procedure.
If you wish to apply please submit your CV and motivation letter in English (in PDF format). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The Investment Office is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with disabilities LGBTQI candidates women ethnic racial and religious minorities and other underrepresented groups.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Constanter is one of Europe’s largest independent philanthropic organizations, established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Founded and fully supported by the Brenninkmeijer family-business owners, it serves as an umbrella organization for the P ... View more