Deals | Manager ESG

Sigma Earth; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking an ESG professional to lead due diligence and integrate sustainability criteria into transactions for private equity and corporate clients in Madrid. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and develop tailored ESG strategies to drive value creation.

The role requires a university degree in a related field, hands-on ESG experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and strong knowledge of SFDR and EU Taxonomy.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, sustainability, finance, or business.
• Postgraduate ESG or sustainable finance qualification is a plus.
• Proven experience in ESG, sustainability, sustainable finance, or transaction advisory.
• Strong knowledge of SFDR and EU Taxonomy.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate ESG due diligence in PE and corporate transactions.
• Develop and implement tailored ESG strategies for clients.
• Estimate impact of ESG factors on valuations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver ESG solutions.

Skills

ESG expertise

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication skills

English and Spanish fluency

Education

University degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Finance, or Business

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate ESG due diligence activities in transactions for Private Equity and corporate clients, ensuring effective integration of ESG criteria into investment processes and decision-making.
• Develop and implement tailored ESG strategies for clients, including specific policies and initiatives that enhance performance and drive value creation through sustainability.
• Estimate and quantify the impact of environmental, social, and governance factors on company valuations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and effective solutions addressing clients’ ESG challenges.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Finance, Business, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or certification in ESG or sustainable finance is considered an advantage.
• Proven experience in roles related to ESG, sustainability, sustainable finance, or transaction advisory.
• Strong knowledge of European sustainable finance regulations and standards, such as SFDR and the EU Taxonomy.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; additional European languages will be considered a plus.