Administrative Assistant

About the job

General Info

• Department: General Services, Insurance and ESG


• Work time Percentage: 100%


• Location: Lugano 

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

The ESG General Services Administrator supports the implementation of the Group’s ESG decarbonisation strategy with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and ensuring robust, audit-ready sustainability data across all Group entities. The role contributes to the continuous improvement of ESG environmental data collection processes and supports the COO, Finance, and Corporate Sustainability teams in deploying advanced tools for data analysis and system automation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Group’s decarbonisation strategy, contributing to the reduction of GHG emissions in line with established targets.


• Coordinate the collection of ESG environmental data at the Group level and participate in periodic reviews to drive continuous improvement.


• Provide support for centralised data entry activities for Switzerland as required.


• Perform quality checks on ESG data, identifying and reporting anomalies or inconsistencies to data owners.


• Conduct checks on consolidated ESG data at the Group level, ensuring timely finalization of the annual Sustainability Report in accordance with regulatory requirements.


• Manage annual training sessions for data owners and key stakeholders across the Group.


• Contribute to the preparation of update presentations for Committees (e.g., Steering Committee) and Senior Management.


• Support the ESG data quality assurance process, including coordination with external auditors.


• Collaborate with Finance, Corporate Sustainability, and IT teams to develop systems for data analysis, automated data management, and report generation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in ESG data management, sustainability reporting, or a related field.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders.


• Familiarity with data analysis tools and system automation is an advantage.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Strong preference for proficiency in English.

This role is integral to advancing the Group’s sustainability objectives and ensuring compliance with ESG reporting standards.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement


• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results


• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence


• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset


• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.

Application

Should you wish to apply for this position use this link to apply.