Non-profit Organizations

Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) - Foundation

11-50

About CSP
CSP, initiated at Harvard University and later University of Zurich, has developed into a strong global platform with teams in the U.S., Europe and Asia. We are mission-driven to enable private wealth as a force for good, based on our strongly growing training- and research programs at MIT Sloan, Stanford University and University of Zurich, and close ties with leading wealth holder communities as well as our alumni.
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Head of Business Development &amp; Outreach to lead our global revenue growth efforts across Zurich, Singapore, and North America.
This role focuses on generating and converting prospects into participants for CSP’s wealth holder training programs, building institutional partnerships, securing sponsorships, and driving alumni relations for ongoing engagement and referrals, in order to achieve our mission of empowering capital deployment toward sustainability and impact, based on science and practice.
This is a highly interesting role for anyone deeply interested in driving outsized positive impact globally in a very dynamic growth-environment.
Applications close on May 31st, 2025.
<h2>Tasks</h2>
Key Responsibilities:
Revenue Generation
<ul>
<li>Meet or exceed annual revenue targets through participant acquisition for wealth-holder training programs.</li>
<li>Build and manage a scalable recruitment process to convert qualified leads into program sign-ups.</li>
<li>Identify, cultivate, and build partnerships with mission-aligned institutions for program delivery and sponsorship opportunities.</li>
<li>Partner with Marketing to optimize lead generation pipelines and align outreach efforts.</li>
<li>Track, analyze, and report on lead conversion and revenue metrics, driving continuous improvements.</li>
</ul>
Partnership Development
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to drive referrals, sponsorships, and brand visibility.</li>
</ul>
Alumni Relations
<ul>
<li>Design and implement global &amp; regional alumni engagement strategies to maximize referrals, repeat program sign-ups, and growth potential.</li>
<li>Enable trusted relationships with key alumni stakeholders to deepen their commitment to CSP’s mission.</li>
<li>Track alumni engagement metrics and implement activities to strengthen retention and participation.</li>
</ul>
Fundraising Support
<ul>
<li>Actively support CSP’s global fundraising efforts by enabling alumni engagement and institutional relationships.</li>
</ul>
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Program Revenue &amp; Enrollment
<ul>
<li>Meet or exceed training program revenue targets annually.</li>
<li>Achieve targeted lead-to-enrollment conversion rates.</li>
</ul>
Alumni Relations &amp; Referrals
<ul>
<li>Drive year-on-year growth in alumni referrals and repeat program sign-ups.</li>
<li>Achieve high engagement rates at alumni-focused events and activities.</li>
</ul>
Institutional Partnerships &amp; Sponsorship Revenue
<ul>
<li>Increase number of institutional partnerships (training programs and sponsorships).</li>
<li>Drive measurable partner engagement and satisfaction.</li>
</ul>
Fundraising Support
<ul>
<li>Contribute to fundraising pipeline growth.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
Experience
<ul>
<li>7+ years in business development, fundraising, or client acquisition roles.</li>
<li>Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.</li>
<li>Experience engaging high-net-wealth individuals and/or institutional investors in private wealth, philanthropy, or sustainable finance sectors.</li>
<li>Experience designing corporate partnership programs is a strong advantage.</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul>
<li>Outstanding relationship-building, negotiation, and closing skills.</li>
<li>Strategic thinker with a strong ability to identify and convert high-value opportunities.</li>
<li>Data-driven approach to managing pipelines and reporting performance.</li>
<li>Comfort with CRM and stakeholder management systems.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ul>
Attributes
<ul>
<li>Ability to formulate, discuss, and implement detailed strategies.</li>
<li>Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse sectors and cultures.</li>
<li>Commercially savvy with a strong understanding of client acquisition.</li>
<li>Highly self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented.</li>
<li>Global mindset with a passion for sustainability and impact investing.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel internationally as required.</li>
</ul>
Additional:
<ul>
<li>Permission to work in Switzerland and located in/around Zurich.</li>
<li>Strong English communication skills (written and oral). German is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Please note: There is no need to tick all the above boxes. A determined mind driven to learn will take you very far!
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>A truly catalytic role at the nexus of sustainable finance science and practice, uniquely and deeply embedded in a global community of top-notch impact-minded academics (e.g. Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, NUS, SMU, HSG, UZH), practitioners (e.g. UBS, Julius Bär, Cape Capital), investors (UHNWIs and their families).</li>
<li>Be part of a very results-oriented, entrepreneurial, pragmatic, science-based, and fast-moving team that is highly qualified and deeply driven to advance sustainable development - and that can report substanial success.</li>
<li>Leverage and further build a well-established and important global movement. Have a tangible impact on sustainable development through our very specific vantage point.</li>
<li>Gain knowledge, experience, and a network in sustainable finance.</li>
<li>Enjoy a flexible working environment.</li>
<li>Enjoy professional development opportunities and team culture initiatives within CSP, including an Annual Personal Development Budget.</li>
<li>Receive the standard benefits package similar to that offered by the Canton of Zurich and the NGO/Foundations space.</li>
</ul>
Please include the following to your application:
<ol>
<li>your CV</li>
<li>your cover letter, in which you outline why you are interested in this role, where you see your fit, and a sample business plan</li>
<li>an example of your work (article, business plan, pitch-deck, etc) - as there is only the capability to upload 2 documents, please submit this together with one of the above</li>
</ol>
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We look forward to hearing from you!

Head of Business Development & Outreach, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) Foundation

Employee

Manager/Senior Associate, Program Operations (80-100%)

University of Zürich, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth logo

Google {privacyLink} and {termsLink} apply.

Benefits

Media

We don't have any open positions at the moment

No available jobs

Locations

Open positions

Values

Videos

Do you have a question?

Spontaneous Application

We’ll send a link to this job to your email.

No time? Just apply later

We are reviewing your account. Once our managers approve it, candidates will be able to apply for this job.

Changes are not visible until you publish your job.

This is a preview of your job ad.

Interested?

The job {jobTitle} was archived or the deadline has passed.

This job is no longer available

Hiring team

{count, plural, one {# day a week on-site} other {# days a week on-site}}

Our other open positions

We no longer accept spontaneous applications

Are you a talented professional seeking your next career adventure? At {companyName}, we appreciate proactive individuals who can bring a fresh perspective to our team.

While we may not have an immediate job opening that precisely matches your needs, your distinctive experiences and talents might be an excellent fit for us in the future.

To submit your spontaneous application, please use the application form on the right to upload your CV and cover letter. Ensure that you mention your desired position in the cover letter.

Rest assured, our dedicated recruiting team will reach out to you once they identify a role that aligns perfectly with your skills and aspirations.

How to apply

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse all open positions and become part of our team! Open positions: {jobsCount}

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse our open jobs and join us! We currently have {jobsCount} available jobs. Step up your career and apply today!

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse all our open positions and become part of our team! We have currently {jobsCount} jobs available. Apply today to join us!

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse all open positions and become part of our team! We are currently looking for {jobsCount} additions to our company. Apply today!

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse all open positions and become part of our growing team! We are currently looking for {jobsCount} additions to our company. Apply today!

Jobs at {companyName}. Browse all our open positions and become part of our growing team! We are currently looking for {jobsCount} additions to our company. Apply today!

Browse all our open positions and become part of our team! We are looking for {jobsCount} additions to our company. Take the next step in your career and apply today!

No suitable positions available at {companyName}? Don't wait! Submit a spontaneous job application today and unlock your career possibilities tomorrow.