ESG Director - Private Equity

Are you an ESG specialist looking to join a well-established and purpose-leading investment firm? This is a newly created opportunity to contribute to the development and professionalization of the ESG and responsible investing approach for an innovative fund manager with EUR 3 billion of assets under management.

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Since 1982, Rivean Capital has been on the frontier of European private equity, delivering creative growth for aspiring business leaders in all major industry sectors in six (6) markets: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, and Switzerland.

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With a local presence through offices in the Benelux and DACH regions as well as Italy, Rivean leverage a local-for-local approach that combines deep market knowledge, agility, and network of an in-country partner with the sophistication and reach of a global investor.

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Rivean has adopted a formal policy in responsible investing since 2008 and is a signatory to the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment), having fully integrated ESG factors in their investment process and portfolio enhancement program.

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Location: Amsterdam /Frankfurt

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About the role:

As the ESG Director, you will report to the COO with a dotted line to the ESG committee, where you will have a vital role coordinating and aligning all ESG efforts, internally as well as at portfolio-wide.

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In addition to the close collaboration with the ESG committee members, you will work alongside the internal teams (Investor Relations, Portfolio team, Marketing and Communication, HR, Compliance) on internal ESG projects.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining the overall ESG strategy at all stages of the investment process.

• Identify and implement internal ESG improvement initiatives (e.g., Reducing carbon footprint, improving diversity, etc.)

• Engaging with investment colleagues to support pre-investment ESG due diligence, typically alongside external ESG consultants

• Engaging with portfolio company management teams during the ownership period to identify and support the implementation of ESG value creation initiatives and policies

• Analyzing the ESG data of portfolio companies for performance enhancement and reporting

• Developing and maintaining portfolio monitoring systems with the assistance of a controller

• Representing Rivean in ESG matters, including communication to investors and stakeholders regarding ESG and Impact strategy and performance, and annual reporting to investors

• Developing ESG and Impact training, guidance, best practices, and toolkits to support investment teams with their ESG knowledge and responsibilities

• Enhancing reporting and monitoring systems

• Keeping up to date with relevant regulatory and industry developments at fund and portfolio company level

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Your experience and competencies:

• You bring over eight years of experience in sustainability/ESG gained either in consulting or in an in-house ESG position, within a private markets' investor or investment bank

• Technical experience and/or an appreciation of conducting ESG reviews, due diligence assessments, monitoring, and reporting in alignment with all international standards Rivean's has committed to

• A commercial approach to sustainability/ESG in a business context

• In-depth understanding of environmental focused themes, such as climate action and transition to net-zero

• Fluent proficiency in English, Dutch, and/or German languages.

• Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel, plus monitoring, reporting, communication, and presentation skills

• Robust influencing and engagement ability; adept at building relationships and credibility

• Ability to provide leadership and work competently across a wide range of areas with investment managers, senior management of portfolio companies and with technical staff

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team with high commitments toward sustainability and in a role that has a wide remit and tremendous potential for creating impact. Please apply directly with your CV or reach out to dulce.flores@acre.com if you have any questions.