Climate Finance Leader for Global Supply Chains

ImpactAlpha; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic Victoria Embankment location

Modern working environment

Short walk to Blackfriars

Staff shop discounts

Free tea and coffee

Onsite deli and restaurant

Gym access (subscription)

Remote & onsite flexibility

Global sustainability initiatives

International exposure

Job summary

Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, seeks an Investment Manager for its Climate & Nature Fund based at Blackfriars, London. You will manage development, execution and performance of strategic supply chain financing and partnerships, with oversight of equity, debt investments and co-financing structures.

You will lead a cross‑functional team across Procurement, Sustainability, Legal and Finance, shaping investment strategies that drive decarbonization and nature-positive growth while

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of professional experience in finance, impact investment, mergers & acquisitions, blended finance, venture capital, or innovation partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability in industry or supply chains.
• Proven experience delivering multi-stakeholder projects with strong business case execution.
• External network desirable within public and private sector financial institutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment manager collaborations with Procurement and Sustainability teams.
• Oversee origination, due diligence, and closing of direct equity investments and blended financing structures.
• Manage co-financing partnership programs and investment strategies for supply chains and related areas.
• Present investment cases and performance monitoring to senior leadership committees.
• Lead or support investment workstreams for highly strategic global projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery with global teams and business units.
• Develop and maintain external financing and innovation partnerships.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Global collaboration

Education

CFA qualifications desirable

Job description

Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, seeks an Investment Manager for its Climate & Nature Fund based at Blackfriars, London. You will manage development, execution and performance of strategic supply chain financing and partnerships, with oversight of equity, debt investments and co-financing structures.

You will lead a cross‑functional team across Procurement, Sustainability, Legal and Finance, shaping investment strategies that drive decarbonization and nature-positive growth while