Associate Director, Impact Investing (ESG / Sustainability)

Page Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Director to execute complex transactions involving debt, equity, and guarantees. Candidates should have experience in transaction execution across various asset classes and must be able to commit to working in Leeds at least three days a week. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Base salary between £90,000 - £120,000

10% cash allowance for a flexible benefits fund

10% employer pension contribution increasing to 15%

Life assurance and income protection cover

Diversity and inclusion benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in executing complex transactions involving debt, equity, and guarantees.
• A strong deal sheet demonstrating a history in leading transaction executions.
• Ability to commit to being in Leeds for at least 3 days.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex transactions involving debt, equity, and guarantees.
• Support Directors in engaging with stakeholders and generating investments.
• Lead due diligence and investment approval processes.

Skills

Transaction execution

Market engagement

Project origination

Negotiation

Mentoring

Job description

Working on complex transactions, deploying debt, equity and guarantees.

Full time and permanent position - LEEDS based.

About Our Client

The role is within a prominent institution in the public sector who are focused on driving economic growth and achieving Net Zero objectives in the UK. The organisation mobilises sector insights and investment expertise to unlock private finance for projects across the country, with a capital provision of nearly £30 billion. This is a full time and permanent position that will be located in Leeds - you must be able to commit to at least 3 working days in the Leeds office.

Job Description

The Assistant Director will be responsible for executing complex transactions involving debt, equity, and guarantees. This includes supporting Directors, analysing investment opportunities, collaborating with co-investors, negotiating documentation, and driving due diligence and investment approval processes. The role also involves acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

• Market Engagement: Support Directors in engaging with investors, developers, banks, and industry. Attend industry events and round tables to generate new investment opportunities.
• Originate and Screen Projects: Assist in identifying and evaluating potential projects. Deal exposure across carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc. Prepare Investment Committee papers on commercial viability, impact, and policy credentials.
• Develop Strategic Solutions: Utilise debt, equity, and guarantees to deliver financing solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Deal Team Participation: Lead day-to-day structuring, negotiation, and due diligence processes as a proactive member of deal teams.
• Internal Collaboration: Share expertise, contribute to sector strategies, and assess the suitability of prospective deals.
• Build External Relationships: Develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders, including government departments, investors, advisers, and project sponsors.
• Lead and Mentor: Act as a role model and mentor for junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

The Successful Applicant

As an Associate Director you will be overseeing the origination and execution of bespoke and often complex transactions where you will be deploying debt, equity and guarantees. Execution of new asset classes eg carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc is advantageous - Candidates from Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, and broader origination / execution are warmly welcomed. You must have a deal sheet to demonstrate your history of bring in a leading role in the execution of various asset classes to include a combination of carbon capture & storage, battery storage, aviation fuel, hydrogen, green steel, gigafactories, advanced manufacturing, solar etc.

• You must be able to commit to at least 3 days of being in Leeds in order to be considered for this position.
• You must have full working rights for the UK - sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.

What's on Offer

In brief, a selection of benefits on offer:

• A base salary between £90,000 - £120,000 p / a depending on experience.
• A collaborative environment.
• A fantastic benefits package including a 10% cash allowance for a flexible benefits fund (capped at £15k).
• A very generous pension offering, 10% employer contribution, increasing to 15% if employees also contribute 5%. Individuals can select to use flexible benefits for the 5%.
• Core benefits include life assurance and income protection cover.
• The organisation values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining private and public sector skills and experience. Background checks are conducted for all roles.