Location Paris
Job-type Permanent
Salary €Competitive
Reference ACRE-12676

Are you a passionate Sustainability professional looking to make a real impact in an organization where sustainability is at the core of their operations?

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Our client, a leading private equity firm with over 20 years of experience, manages €4.2 billion invested in companies across Europe and the United States. With a strong belief in sustainability as a key driver for long-term value creation, they have been enhancing their commitment to sustainability for over a decade.

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Based in Paris, you will report to the Chief Sustainability Officer as the Sustainability Operating Partner. Your role will involve supporting investment teams in analysing targets and assisting portfolio companies with their sustainability strategies, including the implementation of Science-Based Targets. The position requires travel within France and Europe.

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This is a unique opportunity to grow your career and contribute to sustainability transformations across various sectors.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with deal teams throughout the investment process.

  • Conduct ESG screening of potential deals, identifying key risks and opportunities.

  • Coordinate ESG due diligences with external consultants.

  • Provide practical and operational sustainability support to portfolio companies, helping them implement strategies, mitigate risks, and create opportunities.

  • Oversee annual ESG reporting, portfolio monitoring, and ESG data management.

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Your Profile:

  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in sustainability, either in industry or consultancy.

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, ESG, or related fields. An engineering background is a plus.

  • Effective communication skills at a management level, with the ability to work independently and in a structured manner.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to lead and coordinate with external consultants.

  • Positive and proactive mindset.

  • Fluency in both verbal and written French and English is essential.

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If you have the skills and experience to contribute to a high-performing team, please apply with your English CV using the link below. For more information, please get in touch with Declan Murphy at declan.murphy@acre.com.