Website Bank J. Safra Sarasin
About Bank J. Safra Sarasin
Bank J. Safra Sarasin is a leading sustainable private bank offering dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. With a history spanning over 180 years, the bank operates successfully in more than 30 locations worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and private banking, the bank fosters a unique culture of entrepreneurship and team spirit, valuing its employees’ technical expertise and social skills. Headquartered in Switzerland, Bank J. Safra Sarasin combines tradition with innovation to provide comprehensive financial solutions.
About this Role
As a Sustainable Investment Analyst – Real Estate at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will join the Sustainability team, spearheading real estate sustainability coverage. Your role involves conducting sustainable real estate analysis across direct and indirect holdings and contributing to sector research for proprietary JSS ESG ratings. Additionally, you will support sustainability reporting at the group level. You will become the real estate expert within the team while expanding your sector coverage and supporting the bank’s sustainability mandate.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ESG analysis for Swiss and European real estate strategies
- Carry out climate and transition risk assessments
- Lead the annual GRESB assessment and label process
- Maintain and update the climate monitor for real estate funds and buildings
- Prepare sustainability reports and publications
- Cover the indirect real estate universe for sector-based sustainability research
- Contribute to the proprietary JSS ESG rating methodology
- Support bank- and group-level sustainability deliverables, such as the annual Group Sustainability Report
- Support the production of marketing and research material across the sustainability function
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in real estate and/or finance
- Minimum of 3 years of practical experience, ideally blending real estate with finance
- Familiarity with ESG criteria in real estate and applicable standards/regulations
- Investment mindset; experience in asset and/or wealth management is an advantage
- Confidence operating at a senior level, representing expert views in internal and external settings
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive tasks independently with high quality standards
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; SQL and Python are a plus
- Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written
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
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