Sustainability & corporate responsibility manager

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sustainability, responsible business or corporate responsibility professional to join Avaloq's Communications, Creative Solutions and Sustainability department. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility, you will play a key role in the delivery of Avaloq's sustainability programme, helping to advance our environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and ensure compliance with evolving sustainability reporting requirements.

• Manage and grow charity partnerships and drive employee engagement with volunteering across our global locations.
• Promote awareness of sustainability and responsible business practices through internal communications, campaigns and engagement activities.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and analysis of sustainability data, helping to track progress against sustainability targets and commitments and meet reporting requirements.
• Maintain sustainability records, evidence and documentation to support reporting, assurance and audit requirements.
• Support the preparation various communications and documentation: sustainability reports, disclosures, client requests, briefing materials, performance updates for management and senior executives, other sustainability-related communications
• Monitor developments in sustainability regulations, reporting standards and industry best practice, providing support on implementation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate responsibility, sustainability or the non-profits sector with a deep understanding of strategic charity partnerships and responsible business.
• Proven track record in event planning, employee engagement and volunteer management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills: the ability to present information clearly to a range of stakeholders in an engaging way, build effective working relationships and collaborate across diverse business functions.
• Experience collecting, analysing and reporting data, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a curious, creative, proactive and continuous improvement mindset .

It would be a real bonus if you have knowledge of:

• Greenhouse gas accounting.
• Sustainability metrics and governance.
• Reporting frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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