Sustainability Associate – Private Markets

Job title : Sustainability Associate – Private Markets
Location : London
Job-type : Permanent
Contact : Gizelle Moodley
Call : Gizelle
Email : email Gizelle
Reference : 2760838

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners is exclusively mandated to support the growth of the Sustainability practice of a pan-European Private Debt firm. As a skilled Sustainability professional you will serve an instrumental role across their responsible investment and corporate sustainability commitments. This is a meaningfully positioned opportunity to be directly involved with portfolio companies, investment strategies, and group level Sustainability.

 

THE ROLE:

A professional with experience in ESG/Sustainability (either within or consulting to Private Debt/ Private Equity/Asset Management firms) will be suitably aligned to the requirements of the role. Your responsibilities extend to:

  • SG due-diligence for investment opportunities, in support of identifying material risks and opportunities

  • ESG monitoring for portfolio companies, risk management (for ESG) and ESG reporting (for internal and external stakeholders)

  • Designing and monitoring sustainability-linked margin ratchets

  • Supporting the group’s responsible investment policies in association with regulatory standards

  • Assisting with the development and enhancement of responsible investment practices

  • Managing responses to investor DDQs, investor templates, presentations, and ad hoc investor requests

  • Supporting the enhancement of group level corporate sustainability agenda and corporate Sustainability reporting

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrated understanding of ESG frameworks, metrics, and reporting standards (e.g., PRI, SFDR, TCFD, UN SDGs) and experience applying these within Private Debt/Equity or Asset Management

  • Competent research, analytical, and quantitative skills in support of assessing ESG risks and opportunities and providing quantitative and qualitative insights

  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) in support of reporting and stakeholder material

  • People centric with the appreciation of working in a diverse team and managing both internal and external stakeholders