Head of Communications, Marketing and PR (80-100%)

작업 내용

The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) is a university unit strategically focused on the advancement of sustainable development. We do so through the mechanism of sustainable finance, with a focus on private investors in the context of today’s substantial wealth concentration. Our means are research and training programs. We operate globally, with a focus on the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Located at the Department of Banking and Finance at University of Zurich (UZH), we are a spin-off from a related research and training program at the Initiative for Responsible Investment at Harvard Kennedy School, and the former Center for Microfinance at UZH. We are deeply connected with the research practitioner community in our space globally (World Economic Forum, IRI at Harvard Kennedy School, MIT, Oxford University, The ImPact, toniic, Co-Impact), we have roughly 20 employees, and run multiple global projects at any given time.

We are growing strongly, including setting up programs in Asia, and are developing our team and structure accordingly.

As the Head of Communications, Marketing and PR you will play a vital role in developing and disseminating the right knowledge to the right people at the right moment. You will be the catalyst triggering action to move capital, change policies, and bring people together to maximize the impact of their work across the globe.

The role is an opportunity to join a driven team working for sustainability, grow as a professional, and bring ideas into reality in an mission-driven organization.

Tasks

• Develop, strategize, and execute the CSP’s communication strategy targeted at ultra-high next generation impact-driven investors, financial intermediaries, media, partners, and policy-makers.
• Support program team in the implementation of programs through the production of creative communications materials including white papers, brochures, presentations, graphics, and other tools for getting our message across and making a difference.
• Maintain and implement CSP’s communication channels and processes including a series of newsletters, social media, website, and internal processes.
• Create and execute communication campaigns and dissemination plans for flagship projects and thematic areas.
• Lead the creation of the annual Impact & Activity Report.
• Support the program team in recruitment for the various trainings across continents.
• Editing of white papers, blog posts, and other content as well as the creation of videos and other communication products telling our story to various audience groups.
• Manage external service providers supporting us with layout design, editing, and other communication tasks.
• Manage and coordinate the work of the communications assistant.
• Keep an eye on growth, think big, and act bold.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, media, marketing or related field.
• A minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience is required, particularly in the fields of communication, marketing, and PR.
• Proven capability to develop and implement growth strategies and an entrepreneurial drive.
• Knowledge of sustainability topics, sustainable finance, impact investing, private wealth, and the banking sector is highly desirable.
• High level of self-leadership and self-organization in dealing with a highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral) is essential. Good communication skills in German are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with experts globally and being part as well as leading a dynamic and growing team.
• An eye for design, a flair for good communications, and high standards of work quality.
• Trustworthiness in handling confidential data.
• Ability to use a variety of software including MS Office, Asana, Slack, Odoo, Zoom, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Permission to work in Switzerland

Benefits

• Be part of a very results-oriented, entrepreneurial, pragmatic, science-based, and fast-moving team that is highly qualified and deeply driven for the advancement of sustainable development.
• Be embedded in a global community of impact-minded academics (e.g., Harvard, MIT, Oxford), practitioners (e.g. UBS, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs), investors (e.g. UHNWIs and their families).
• Be part of the CSP Management Board, and in close interaction with the Advisory Board, Steering Committee, and key partners.
• Be part of an important movement and have a tangible impact for sustainable development on a global scale.
• Gain knowledge, experience, and a network in sustainable finance.

Please note: We operate with Cantonal salary scales. Our salaries are thus lower than those in the private sector. The salary is determined according to work experience and function together with the HR team of UZH.

We looking forward to hearing from you!

Please include the following to your application:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Portfolio