ESG Manager, European Private Equity Firm, London, UK

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ESG Manager, European Private Equity Firm, London, UK
An exciting opportunity with a fast-growing European private equity investment firm looking to bring an ESG Manager into the team.

ESG Manager, European Private Equity Firm, London, UK

About our client
Our client is a fast-growing European private equity firm looking to add an ESG Manager to the team. The role is a London-based or remote position with the ESG Manager working across the broader organisation.

What the job involves

1. Prepare for onboarding of new portfolio companies and direct engagement with and support to portfolio companies as they deliver a range of sustainability initiatives.
2. Assess portfolio company performance against ESG requirements and develop action plans to ensure improvement areas are addressed over time.
3. Coordinate due diligence of new investment opportunities with our ESG DD providers, including assessing the status quo, analysing risks and opportunities, and developing key milestones for the ownership period.
4. Lead the process of collecting ESG data from portfolio companies on an annual basis using an installed data collection tool.
5. Prepare analysis to support a range of reporting needs (case studies at portfolio companies, material for the 2 Investor Meetings per year, annual ESG report).
6. Answer all ESG queries from the fund's Investors and ensure all requirements for an Article 8 fund annual reporting have been met.
7. Support the creation of PR, social media, marketing and communications material to maintain an external awareness of the firm and its portfolio companies' ESG efforts.

Who we are looking for

1. Prior experience of sustainability within industry or in a consultancy capacity, ideally having supported the implementation of ESG strategies, initiatives and/or due diligence.
2. Prior experience within, or understanding of the financial services sector would be beneficial.
3. Knowledge and understanding of common and topical ESG topics.
4. A clear commercial focus, with an ability to be innovative and pragmatic.
5. Organised and good at project management.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.