Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Foreword

Open-minded, open to all

We want to create a culture that enables all our employees to develop and reach their full potential. We believe that diversity of thought and independence of mind create an inclusive working environment which fosters the pursuit of excellence. This in turn also enables us to best serve the interests of our diverse client base and build long-lasting partnerships within the communities in which we operate.

We actively support the promotion of an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity employer, we seek to provide employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals without regard to gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or any other personal characteristic. We believe in valuing our differences and ensuring that everyone can bring their true self to work.

We do not aspire to be the biggest financial group. We want to be a responsible firm we all feel proud to work for.

Renaud de Planta, Senior Managing Partner, Pictet Group

Our approach

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in practice

Our corporate values of long-term thinking and responsibility naturally lead to a culture of collaboration and partnership. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are the collective responsibility of everyone in the organisation, we actively engage with employees about how to incorporate DEI into everyday business. All managers have a formalised DEI objective and learn how unconscious bias can impact decision making.

Self-governed networks enable employees to foster open dialogue and influence positive action, including on the subjects of race and ethnicity (Race at Work), LGBTQ+ (Proud+), and gender (Pictet Women’s Network). Specific leadership and mentoring programs have also been developed.

To further support our employees at different stages of their careers and lives, we offer numerous competitive benefits and policies in relation to family care, including parental leave and eldercare. Flexible working arrangements are also available to all employees to encourage work life balance.

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Our partnerships

Our aim to promote greater diversity, equity and inclusion extends beyond our business, to the industry and the communities in which we operate. We have established partnerships with organisations that not only provide support to our employees in their personal and professional lives, but also allow us to make a difference in areas such as socio-economic mobility, disability, minority and gender representation. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities and participate in charitable engagement.

We are proud to be on the Steering Committee of the Diversity Project. The Diversity Project is an initiative supported by the UK Investment Association to accelerate progress towards an inclusive culture in the investment profession – aiming to achieve diversity across all dimensions, including gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, LGBTI+, age and disability.

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Gender equality

The Pictet Group is committed to giving gender and other diversity dimensions a high priority in the management of our business. In 2023, we have been re-certified for global EDGE Level 2 (Move) certification and have also attained the new EDGEplus certification. EDGE certification recognises our continued focus on building a gender-balanced talent pipeline, ensuring pay equity, having an effective framework of policies and practices to ensure equitable career flows and fostering an inclusive culture. EDGEplus certification further recognises our commitment to analysing intersectional issues between gender and the following additional dimensions: race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, working with a disability, and age.

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Pictet Asset Management is committed to advancing gender equality and increasing female representation at every level of our organization. We will continue to report annually on our UK gender pay gap, and work to understand and address what more can be done.