Sustainable Investment Specialist – Climate Change Focus Zurich (CH)

LGT is the world’s largest family-owned and managed Private Banking and Asset Management Group. For more than 100 years it has been fully owned and managed by the Princely House of Liechtenstein, which is also one of our biggest clients.
With around 600 employees, LGT Bank Switzerland has established itself as a renowned Swiss private bank and is an excellent address for both wealthy private clients and employees - this was also confirmed last year by the independent institute "Great Place To Work", which awarded LGT Bank Switzerland the title of one of the best employers in Switzerland.

In order to deliver on LGT’s 2030 Net Zero Commitment, LGT PB is looking for a sustainable investing specialist with strengths in climate change investing in order to play a leading role within our Net Zero Investment strategy.  We are looking for a committed and experienced sustainable investment specialist with a strong understanding of climate change issues and how to apply them to investments.

The position entails the following responsibilities within LGT PB’s Sustainable Investment Team:

• Serving as an expert within LGT PB on climate change issues in order to lead our Net Zero ambition level in investments
• Responsibility for our Net Zero Investment product strategy, including the selection and development of alternative asset class investments such as nature-based investment solutions, low carbon investment strategies, Paris-aligned and Climate-transition Index strategies.
• Integration of climate change risk assessment in investment tools used throughout LGT PB
• Developing educational materials on climate investing for both internal and external audiences
• Contributing to the development of LGT’s climate risk assessment framework, including the screening and selection of leading climate data providers.
• Supporting on the development of climate transition strategies.
• Contributing to the integration of climate data and risk assessments into LGT PB’s SI Advisory offering.
• Contributing to LGT’s climate stewardship activities (both proxy voting and engagement).

• University degree or similar education and working experience in sustainable investing
• Knowledge and experience in sustainable investing
• A strong understanding of and experience in climate investing approaches and strategies
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Team-player, independent and accurate working style
• Professional, client-oriented personality
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate in German

Don’t hesitate and become part of a family - not just a company. Join us and help shape the future of LGT. We are looking forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer your questions or give you further information.

Applications from employment agencies will not be considered.

A great place to work – a great place to have impact: LGT promotes diversity among its employees. We believe that an inclusive and appreciative corporate culture is the driver for a great workplace and provides the opportunity to create a unique and successful team. That's why our employees can also benefit from many additional benefits.