Communications Specialist 80-100%

Communications Specialist 80-100%

Job Description As a Communications Specialist your primary responsibilities are: ESG communications: responsibility for driving all communication activities related to our ESG agenda, including end-to-end responsibility for the project management and the copywriting of the Annual ESG Report; Thought leadership: develop and drive thought leadership materials such as whitepapers, webinars, or podcasts in joint collaboration with our experts for instance in our private markets, liquid markets, multi-alternatives, or research teams; support in copywriting and/or proof reading of flagship materials such as the Annual Outlook, and take full accountability for end-to-end production; Media relations and social media: develop and implement media and social media strategies for key content materials, as well as the successful positioning of our internal experts in international media; build and maintain a network to key journalists; eventually take over responsibility for country-specific campaigns; Internal communications: further build out the internal communications franchise at LGT CP through establishing new platforms and tools; be the communications advisor for internal functions such as HR or COO, and represent Corporate Communications on internal platforms such as the Employee Volunteering Program; speechwriting for internal management representatives upon request; Competitor insights: support the team in gaining and structuring competitor insights, and rolling out and implementing a successful media and social media monitoring; General: support the Marketing and Communications teams in daily business wherever need be, including at top-tier events such as the Annual Investment Conference; steer and leverage a network of international PR agencies and freelancers. Requirements University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; At least 8 years of professional experience in Corporate Communications, ideally in the financial industry; Background/professional experience in journalism highly beneficial; ESG competence and experience essential; English native speaker; good command of German; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Self-motivated with the ability to work independently; naturally taking ownership and showing accountability; hands-on mentality and pragmatic personality; Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Both strategic and tactical mind-set, meticulous attention to detail; Excellent stakeholder management skills in a complex matrix environment; Professional use of MS Office and other tools; Experience in social media marketing highly preferred. Benefits Home Office: after the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week in the home office in Switzerland. Additionally you get a Home Office allowance; We have flexible working hours and you can structure your working hours according to operational requirements; A diverse culture full of mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners - we're all working hard but with us you can really generate an impact; We empower and invest in you: your professional and personal development is key at our company: therefore we offer you internal and external trainings aligned with our business needs. If you're interested, you can also intensify your German or English skills; We're proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude; Commitment to ESG: our thinking is characterized through the Princely Family by a long term perspective. Sustainability is key - we act accordingly in business and private life since 2002. Contact Information If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon. For further information please contact us. Franziska Rohner Human Resources LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon Contact: +41 55 415 96 20 LGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 85 billion in assets under management and more than 650 institutional clients in 44 countries. An international team of over 700 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives, and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the Firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Frankfurt am Main, Luxembourg, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney.