Investment Professional - Responsible Investing

Company Description

Constanter is one of Europe’s largest independent philanthropic organizations, established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Founded and fully supported by the Brenninkmeijer family-business owners, it serves as an umbrella organization for the Porticus and Laudes foundations, among others.  

The Constanter Investment Office manages the foundation’s endowment, with the goal of supporting philanthropic giving in perpetuity. We invest across public, private and real assets using a Total Portfolio approach that seeks to produce superior risk-adjusted returns. We invest with a long term orientation building on strong partnerships.  

We seek a balance between obtaining positive returns and ensuring that companies and funds in which we invest take their environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously.    

We are a collaborative and high performing team and offer a place where you can thrive and excel. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment, and have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from expert colleagues. 

We are proud to contribute to the family owners' mission of being a Force for Good, helping to build a world that is just and respects the dignity of every human being. By joining our team you will become part of this remarkable journey.  

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Investment Professional supports the integration and implementation of Constanter’s responsible investment (RI) approach across a diversified, multi‑asset endowment portfolio. 

Working closely with the Head of Responsible Investment and investment teams, the role contributes analytical support across ESG integration, manager due diligence, stewardship activities, and impact assessment. The position is well‑suited to a candidate with 2-3 years of experience who is looking to deepen their expertise in sustainable and responsible investing within an asset‑owner context. 

This role offers exposure across asset classes—particularly private markets, infrastructure, and real assets—and the opportunity to develop strong ESG, analytical, and stakeholder‑engagement skills in a purpose‑driven organisation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Responsible Investment Strategy Support 

• Support the development and ongoing implementation of Constanter’s responsible investment framework across asset classes. 

• Assist in embedding Constanter’s mission of enhancing human dignity in harmony with the environment  into investment processes and portfolio discussions. 

• Contribute research and analysis on thematic focus areas (e.g. climate, inclusion, human rights). 

2. ESG Integration & Analysis 

Public Markets (Equities & Fixed Income) 

• Support ESG assessments of public market managers and strategies. 

• Analyse ESG data, reports, and third‑party metrics to identify material risks and opportunities. 

• Assist with monitoring exposure to key sustainability themes (e.g. climate transition, supply‑chain risks). 

Private Equity & Venture Capital 

• Support ESG and responsible investment due diligence on private market managers. 

• Review GP ESG policies, governance practices, and reporting. 

• Assist in assessing alignment with Constanter’s values and mission. 

Infrastructure & Real Assets 

• Support ESG risk and opportunity analysis for infrastructure and real asset investments. 

• Contribute to climate, environmental, and social assessments during due diligence. 

• Assist in monitoring ESG performance of underlying assets and operators. 

3. Impact & Reporting Support 

• Assist with impact measurement and reporting for mission‑aligned and impact strategies. 

• Help compile ESG and impact reporting for internal stakeholders and governance bodies. 

• Support data collection, quality checks, and documentation related to ESG and impact metrics. 

4. Stewardship & Engagement 

• Support stewardship activities, including monitoring manager engagement on ESG issues. 

• Assist with external manager dialogue on responsible investment expectations and reporting. 

• Contribute research to inform engagement priorities. 

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in responsible investment, ESG analysis, sustainable finance, impact investing, or a related field. 

• Foundational understanding of ESG issues across public and private markets. 

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with qualitative and quantitative ESG data. 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 

• Genuine interest in human dignity, environmental sustainability, and long‑term stewardship. 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant academic field 

Desirable requirements

• Experience in an asset manager, asset owner, consulting firm, foundation, or development finance institution. 

• Familiarity with ESG and impact frameworks  

• Exposure to private markets or real assets. 

• Progress toward or interest in professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CFA ESG Certificate, PRI Academy courses). 

ATTRIBUTES & MINDSET 

• Purpose‑driven and aligned with Constanter’s mission and values. 

• Curious and eager to learn across asset classes and sustainability themes. 

• Comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity. 

• Collaborative, open, and able to work effectively in a team environment. 

• High standards of integrity and professionalism. 

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Purpose‑driven, mission‑aligned, and ethically grounded. 

• Comfortable navigating complexity across private and public markets. 

• Curious, innovative, and open to new sustainable investment models. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset. 

• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity. 

Additional Information

What we offer

By joining our team, you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from expert colleagues. Part of your role will be contributing to the best outcomes for the charitable entities’ investment strategies and their portfolios - and enhancing its responsible investing activities, in support of our mission. 

• Job location: Zug, Switzerland
• A valid work permit or Schengen area passport. 
• An (online) assessment can be part of the recruitment process.
• Reference and background checks are part of the final hiring procedure.

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter in English (in PDF format). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

The Investment Office is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, LGBTQI candidates, women, ethnic, racial and religious minorities, and other underrepresented groups.