Product & Sustainability Specialist (80-100%)

Vontobel; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and international exposure

Job summary

Vontobel is seeking a role at the interface of sustainable investing and product development to drive the development and enhancement of sustainable investment products and solutions. You will advise product and investment teams on sustainability integration across asset classes, translate regulatory requirements into practical governance frameworks, and establish data principles and standards.

Join a diverse, international environment with senior stakeholders and the chance to shape the future

Qualifications

• Strong product expertise in sustainable investing and sustainability topics.
• Understanding of SFDR, MiFID II, EU Taxonomy, AMAS Self-Regulation.
• Analytical and data-oriented; ability to structure complex topics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Affinity for AI and willingness to use AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and enhancement of sustainable investment products and solutions.
• Advise product and investment teams on sustainability integration across asset classes.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical governance frameworks and documents.
• Establish sustainability standards, data principles, and governance frameworks.
• Lead sustainability-related projects from concept through implementation and execution.

Skills

Sustainable investing

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

AI affinity

Education

University degree in finance/economics/sustainability

Job description

What would your role be?

Drive the development and enhancement of sustainable investment products and solutions. Advise product and investment teams on sustainability integration across asset classes and investment styles. Translate regulatory requirements into practical product and governance frameworks, structures and documents. Establish and maintain sustainability standards, methodologies, data principles, and governance frameworks, ensuring the effective management and use of sustainability-related data. Lead and support sustainability-related projects from concept through implementation and execution.

What are we looking for?

Strong product expertise in sustainable investing and sustainability-related topics. Deep understanding of SFDR, MiFID II, EU Taxonomy, AMAS Self-Regulation and further Sustainability related regulations is a plus. Analytical and data-oriented mindset with the ability to structure complex topics effectively. Collaborative personality with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across functions. University degree in finance, economics, sustainability or a related discipline. Affinity for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools and ways of working.

What do we offer?

Strategic role at the interface of sustainable investing and product development. Exposure to investment, product and ESG experts and senior stakeholders across the organization. Diverse and international working environment with broad collaboration opportunities. Modern office with excellent facilities and collaborative workspaces. Opportunity to shape the future direction of sustainable investment solutions.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we're committed to long-term thinking and sustainability. Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich. We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family's 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Private Clients

Vontobel is committed to actively managing client assets with foresight across generations. We take a holistic approach, accurately monitor the markets, anticipate trends and opportunities, and develop individual solutions. This is how we protect the entrusted assets and create optimal conditions to increase them over the long term while taking controlled risks.

Institutional Clients

Vontobel Asset Management is an active asset manager with global reach and a multi-boutique approach. Each of our boutiques draws on specialized investment talent, a strong performance culture and robust risk management. We deliver leading-edge solutions for both institutional and private clients.

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