Private Equity, Vice President, Climate Investing

Asset Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President for their Climate Fund in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful investments in sustainable sectors like energy transition and green mobility. You will oversee the entire investment lifecycle, from origination to exit, while collaborating with a purpose-driven team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity, excellent financial modelling skills, and a passion for climate investing. Join a forward-thinking firm at the forefront of impact investing and make a difference in the world.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years in private equity or growth equity with deal experience.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution across all investment lifecycle phases.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members effectively.

Skills

Private Equity

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Climate Investing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Private Equity, Vice President, Climate Investing

Private Equity, Vice President, Climate Investing

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Founder & CEO at Asset PartnersExecutive Search & Advisory - Private Equity I Growth Equity I Venture Capital I Fundraising

Vice President – Private Equity, Climate Fund, London

Overview:

Asset Partners is partnering with a leading private equity fund to secure a Vice President for their Climate Fund in London. The fund is focused on energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, food and agriculture and green mobility, with a focus on growth-oriented investments.

This role offers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership across the investment lifecycle—from origination through to exit—while working in a collaborative, purpose-driven team at the forefront of impact investing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution across all phases of the investment lifecycle, including diligence, structuring, financing, and closing.
• Serve as a key point of contact for deal intermediaries and external advisors; take responsibility for negotiating service provider mandates.
• Supervise direct reports (Associates and Analysts), ensuring the quality, clarity, and accuracy of outputs, while effectively managing and delegating workloads.
• Lead comprehensive diligence processes (financial, commercial, ESG, etc.) with a structured and analytical approach.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and actively support value creation initiatives.
• Actively mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to thought leadership on climate and sustainability investing.
• Participate in investor relations and fundraising efforts as needed.

Candidate Profile:

• 2–7 years of experience in private equity or growth equity post investment banking, or management consulting, with demonstrable deal experience across the full investment lifecycle.
• Prior exposure to growth-oriented investing is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and technical analytical capabilities.
• Strong commercial judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to generate and articulate differentiated investment ideas.
• Comfortable leading processes and managing stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring junior team members effectively.
• Affinity for and/or experience in climate investing or related thematic strategies.
• Strong academic track record from a top-tier university.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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