Head of Group Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) (f/m/d) Part-time/Full-time

Basle / St. Gallen – Management – 50 - 100%

40% FlexOffice /

Your department

The Head of Group Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is responsible for overseeing Helvetia sustainability efforts, the development, implementation, and monitoring of sustainability strategies and their integration into all relevant business areas and market units to achieve our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, thereby contributing to Helvetia's overall strategy.
The Group CSO reports to the Group CRO and is a member of the Group Risk Management Senior Management Team. Functional reporting is to the Group Sustainability Committee, and for the relevant topics to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Your responsibility

Development and implementation of the sustainability strategy for the corresponding committees at the Executive Committee and Board of Directors levels
Functional and direct leadership of Sustainability Officers and Sustainability Teams in market units and at group level
Monitoring the implementation of the sustainability strategy in market units and corporate functions and evaluating their performance in sustainability management
Regular exchange with all functions and committees relevant to sustainability management of the Helvetia Group, its subsidiaries, and branches
Ensuring the integration of sustainability goals into products, services, and business processes, including claims, in collaboration with market units and group functions.
Conducting and reviewing the annual materiality analysis, identifying and assessing ESG-related risks, opportunities, and sustainability impacts

Ensuring the implementation of relevant regulatory and legal requirements as well as all other recommendations and standards and collaborating with external stakeholders
Responsible for preparing the group sustainability report (non-financial report)

Promoting a sustainability-oriented corporate culture
Responsibility for internal and external stakeholder communication on sustainability topics

Your qualification

Degree in business administration, environmental science, sustainability or a related field
Extensive experience in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, risk management, or a related field, typically 6+ years
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability and risk management strategies
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Analytical skills to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Strong persuasion and negotiation skills in English, German and additional languages are an advantage

Your contact

Patrik KleinRecruiting Partner
(+41) 58 280 1194

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What we offer

Flex Office enables people to work independently of time and place
Attractive staff discounts and stock programmes
Attractive training and continued professional development programmes
Above-average retirement provision benefits
Staff restaurants at our main locations

FlexOffice: Work independent of location and time

Flex Office enables people to work independently of time and place

Attractive benefits

Attractive staff discounts and stock programmes

Attractive training and further education programme

Attractive training and continued professional development programmes

Retirement plan

Above-average retirement provision benefits

Employee restaurant

Staff restaurants at our main locations

Your contact

Patrik KleinRecruiting Partner
(+41) 58 280 1194

For this position we cannot consider applications through recruitment agencies.

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