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 believe that positive returns and sustainability go hand in hand. We look for companies and funds to 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.

We are offering an entry level position in the Constanter Investment Office. You will support our Investment Selection teams in the analysis of potential and existing investments and support in investment process. You will also support our Asset Allocation and Hedging team in the development of our investment, risk and portfolio management tools and capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in the analysis of potential investments: Support documentation and analysis of new investment opportunities
• Reporting: Review performance data and ensure timely availability to the Investment Office; Create and maintain analytical tools, manage data
• Origination: Pipeline management and tracking
• Support research projects: Market research and provision of market data; Handling of external data sources, data extraction and analysis
• Support investment process and manager monitoring: Support due diligence & completion of investments; Assist with preparation of IC memos; Assist in monitoring managers and/ or investments over time.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Sciences or other quantitative programs such as Physics, Math, etc.
• Up to 3 years of relevant working experience.

Key competencies

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Some experience in financial analysis
• Able to collaborate across different teams and functions in a multinational setting
• Keen to deliver results and to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Solid programming skills would be a plus, preferably in Python, and high IT proficiency

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
• Schengen Area passport required.
• To apply; please upload your CV and cover letter in English. We consider applications on a rolling basis. An (online) assessment can be part of the recruitment process. Reference and background checks are part of the final hiring procedure.

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.