ESG Investment Manager

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With a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible investing, we are expanding our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment portfolio and seeking a highly motivated Investment Manager to join the team in Frankfurt.

Key Responsibilities: • Conduct market research and analysis to identify ESG-focused investment opportunities in mid-sized companies across the DACH region. • Perform financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on potential investment targets. • Assess ESG risks and opportunities in target companies, integrating sustainability criteria into investment decision-making. • Support transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution processes. • Monitor and analyse portfolio companies, driving ESG improvements and value creation. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including management teams, advisors, and industry experts. • Stay up to date with ESG regulations, reporting standards, and best practices in responsible investing.

A leading private equity firm specializing in control acquisitions of mid-sized companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). The firm focuses on businesses undergoing transformation, including restructuring, spin-offs, and capital intensive growth.

Role Overview: As an Investment Manager – ESG Portfolio, you will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities with a strong ESG focus.

You will support deal origination, due diligence, financial modelling, and portfolio management, working closely with senior investment professionals to drive value creation in sustainable investments.

Key Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. • 4 + years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate M&A, with exposure to ESG investing preferred. • Strong understanding of ESG principles, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability trends. • Solid financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills. • Experience in executing M&A transactions and analysing investment opportunities. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. • Fluency in German and English is required; additional European language skills are a plus.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals