View Vacancy - Junior Investment Officer (CHEB19.390)

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Department for International Trade (DIT)

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are seeking to recruit a Junior Investment Officer.

The successful candidate will strengthen and reinforce our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) team in Switzerland, supporting the in-market Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) approach. This would include the identification and classification of companies in Switzerland, update information and contribute to the preparation of accounts plans. Initiate FDI and to maintain their current levels of FDI in the UK. The role-holder would form part of the existing FDI team and work in collaboration with HQ and FDI teams in the UK, ensuring local One List priorities align with the larger organisational context.

The role-holder would look after the coordination and briefing in advance of VIP engagement at Post working with the relevant colleagues in London. They would capture and analyse strategic company data in order to track previous account activities, and to identify and ensure appropriate follow-up.

Roles and responsibilities:


Delivery: Support implementation of a robust and a future-proof strategic relationship management methodology in Switzerland for companies on the One List, build on the overall DIT Account management practice outlined by DIT HQ and working in parallel with similar procedures established in other UK government organisations. 

Resources: Propose, discuss, agree and support implementation of the plans for each One List company in close cooperation with the existing FDI team at Post. Taking personal initiative, securing buy-in and ensuring cooperation with all relevant colleagues.



Capture: Ensuring local data about companies, knowledge, activities and plans are captured and presented using the DIT One list templates, while sharing those with the relevant account team and key stakeholders; and kept updates at all time.


Strategy: Using all means available to successfully deliver FDI projects incl. cooperation with Ambassadors, VIP contacts, key stakeholders, HQ/Post colleagues and policy teams for efficient account management. Identify, suggest, plan and deliver strategic activities engaging the client throughout the ‘life’ of the account plan. Establish procedures for agreement of selection criteria for One List companies in Switzerland.


Communication: As required by the FDI team, build solid rapport with key clients in order to increase their interest in information about UK market solutions, policy and regulatory changes. Create a thorough understanding of the local team’s client requirements; enabling anticipation of specific client requests and establishment of trust and loyalty in the relationship.


Synergies: Operational alignment with overall DIT One List Strategy & regional European initiates and actions where cross border cooperation can maximise opportunities & results for the UK economy. Active and constructive engagement in regional activities to identify best SRM practice and increase synergies for UK promotional activity and impact.


Personal: Demonstrate personal ambition for DIT’s FDI team including the ability to maximise resource, introduce innovative ideas and enhance capabilities leading to increased performance and effectiveness.


Flexibility: Seamless integration into the existing FDI team at Post, delivery of general FDI-related work including lead generation, investment meetings, event organisation and delivery, VIP visits and related briefing and reporting according to FDI requirements at Post.

The post holder will report to the Head of investment – DIT Switzerland & Liechtenstein.

The role will require occasional travel within Switzerland & Liechtenstein, Europe and to the UK.

  • Fluency in English and in one of the Swiss national languages (German, French or Italian);
  • Proven project management experience;
  • Knowledge of Swiss Business Environment;
  • Ability to build rapport at all levels internally and externally;
  • Strategic thinking;
  • Big picture thinking;
  • Analytical skills, including effective use of Microsoft and CRM tools.

  • Knowledge of UK strengths at country and regional level;
  • Experience with and awareness of the FDI cycles.
28 July 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
40
10 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
Berne
British Embassy
1
2 September 2019

This is a temporary full-time 10 months contract (40 net hours per week).

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.