Product & Sustainability Specialist (80-100%)

Bank Vontobel; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Bank Vontobel in Zurich is seeking a Senior Specialist to shape sustainable investment capabilities across asset classes. You will drive development of eco-friendly products and solutions, and advise investment teams on integrating sustainability across strategies.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of SFDR, MiFID II, EU Taxonomy, and related regulations, plus strong data and stakeholder management skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a diverse international setting.

Qualifications

• Strong product expertise in sustainable investing and sustainability-related topics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sustainable investing

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

AI awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree in finance, economics, sustainability or related discipline

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of sustainable investing? Do you enjoy translating complex sustainability requirements into practical investment and product solutions? Join our Global Products & Solutions team in Zurich and help drive the evolution of sustainable investment capabilities across a diverse range of asset classes and business areas

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 2,000 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. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you're enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

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

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.

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