Sustainability Analyst

RIVE Private Investment, a leading independent private equity infrastructure firm based in Paris, Geneva, and Luxembourg, is active in two main sectors: the energy transition and transportation assets. It manages more than 1 bn of assets.

RIVE benefits from the expertise of a team of 27 investment professionals based in 3 European countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of a sustainability analyst is to develop the firm’s sustainability practices and assist portfolio companies in their sustainability journey. You will be part of the sustainability team. This high-exposure position will allow you to be responsible and involved in a wide variety of assignments:

Sustainability approach development & implementation

• Reporting: improvement of indicators, definition of the fund’s impact strategy, writing of a sustainability report.
• Develop sectorial guidelines identifying ESG / Sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate investment opportunities that align with funds ESG approach and sustainability objectives.

Portfolio Company Engagement

• Assist in the development of CSRD for a portfolio company.
• Promote ESG / Sustainability awareness, provide guidance, and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.
• Monitor and assess the ESG performance of portfolio companies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing action plans.

ESG Reporting and Compliance

• Benchmark the fund and portfolio companies on their ESG performance.
• Regularly monitor and report on ESG metrics, analyse trends, and progress towards sustainability goals.
• Stay updated on ESG regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.

In the course of his/her work, the analyst will be in contact with the team (front, middle, and back office), the advisors mandated by RIVE, and the portfolio companies/partners.

The Sustainability Analyst will report directly to the Head of Sustainability.

PROFILE REQUIRED

Education / experience

• Master’s degree: leading engineering and/or business school.

Skills

• Ability to analyse and synthesise, ability to work in a team.
• Autonomy, curiosity, rigour, and organisation
• Fluent in English and French (written and oral fluency). Fluency in other languages is appreciated.
• Previous experience in ESG / sustainability