Vice President, Private Equity (Climate), London

Vice President – Private Equity, Climate Investing

Asset Partners is exclusively mandated by a globally recognised private equity platform to appoint a Vice President for its dedicated Climate Fund, based in London. The fund focuses on growth-oriented investments across energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, green mobility, and food and agriculture, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership across the full investment lifecycle—origination, execution, and exit—within a collaborative and mission-driven team at the forefront of climate and impact investing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution across all phases of the investment lifecycle, including diligence, structuring, financing, and closing
• Serve as a key point of contact for deal intermediaries and external advisors; take responsibility for negotiating service provider mandates
• Supervise direct reports (Associates and Analysts), ensuring the quality, clarity, and accuracy of outputs while effectively managing and delegating workloads
• Lead comprehensive diligence processes (financial, commercial, ESG) with a structured and analytical approach
• Monitor portfolio company performance and actively support value creation initiatives
• Actively mentor and develop junior team members
• Contribute to thought leadership on climate and sustainability investing
• Participate in investor relations and fundraising efforts as needed

Candidate Profile

• 2–7 years of experience in private equity or growth equity post-investment banking or management consulting, with demonstrable deal experience across the full investment lifecycle
• Prior exposure to growth-oriented investing is strongly preferred
• Strong financial modelling and technical analytical capabilities
• Strong commercial judgment and strategic thinking
• Ability to generate and articulate differentiated investment ideas
• Comfortable leading processes and managing stakeholders both internally and externally
• Experienced in managing and mentoring junior team members effectively
• Affinity for and/or experience in climate investing or related thematic strategies
• Strong academic track record from a top-tier university

Why Join?

This is a senior role within a mission-led fund that combines institutional rigour with impact-driven goals. You’ll take on real responsibility across diverse transactions and contribute to meaningful investments aligned with global sustainability themes.

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