Infrastructure PE / Responsible Investment - Associate
The Opportunity
In this role, you will spend the majority of your time on responsible investment work, acting as a key contributor to the firm's ESG agenda across due diligence, portfolio engagement, and client delivery. Approximately 30% of your time will also be dedicated to broader investment activities, primarily primary fund investments, with potential exposure to secondaries or co-investments.
This position offers the rare chance to combine ESG thought leadership with traditional private markets investing, making it ideal for candidates seeking long‑term careers at the intersection of sustainability and private equity.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible Investment (Primary Focus)
- Lead and support ESG workstreams during due diligence, including assessment of risks, opportunities, and GP practices.
- Produce high-quality RI content for clients, such as ESG reports, DDQ responses, thematic insights, and tailored presentations.
- Engage directly with GPs on sustainability topics, market developments, and emerging expectations.
- Track global ESG trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practice; suggest and implement enhancements to internal processes.
- Deliver periodic training and guidance to investment colleagues on key RI themes.
Investment Work (c. 30% of the role)
- Contribute to the assessment of infrastructure & real asset investment opportunities, mainly primary funds, with potential exposure to secondaries and co-investments.
- Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis, benchmarking and market research.
- Support preparation of investment papers and materials for internal committees.
- Help develop well‑structured arguments for investment decisions and articulate those views clearly in written and verbal form.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- 2-5 years in investment banking, project finance, transaction services, advisory, or a similar analytical financial environment.
- Demonstrated experience in Responsible Investment / ESG, ideally within private markets, infrastructure, or broader real assets.
- Strong financial modelling capabilities and comfort working with detailed investment analysis.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce client‑ready materials (near‑native standard).
- Experience engaging with stakeholders, clients, GPs, or internal teams, on investment or ESG topics.
- Genuine interest in sustainability and commitment to advancing ESG integration.
Desired Attributes
- Experience within a fund‑of‑funds, GP, or private markets investor is advantageous.
- Knowledge of infrastructure or real assets sectors.
- Additional European language skills (French, German, Danish) are a plus.
- ESG‑related certifications (e.g., CFA SI, SASB / IFRS FSA) are helpful but not essential.
- Self‑starter mentality, strong organisational skills, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
What This Role Offers
- A balanced position blending investment exposure with purpose‑driven ESG leadership.
- The chance to influence RI practices across a global platform.
- Direct interaction with senior investors, GPs, and leading stakeholders in the infrastructure market.
- A supportive, collaborative team with strong opportunities for long‑term career development.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to build a career shaping ESG standards within private markets, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
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