ESG Investment Manager

Connecting Experts; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking private equity firm as an Investment Manager focusing on ESG investments. This role offers the chance to drive sustainable value creation through identifying and executing investment opportunities in mid-sized companies across the DACH region. You will collaborate with senior professionals, perform in-depth financial analyses, and integrate ESG criteria into decision-making processes. If you are passionate about responsible investing and have a strong background in finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of sustainable investments.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years in investment banking or private equity with ESG focus.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles and sustainability trends.

Aufgaben

• Identify and evaluate ESG-focused investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modelling and due diligence on potential targets.
• Monitor portfolio companies for ESG improvements.

Kenntnisse

Financial Modelling

Valuation Analysis

Due Diligence

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Degree in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

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. 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.

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 Responsibilities:

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

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
2. 4 + years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate M&A, with exposure to ESG investing preferred.
3. Strong understanding of ESG principles, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability trends.
4. Solid financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
5. Experience in executing M&A transactions and analysing investment opportunities.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
8. 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