Private Equity Investment Associate

About The Role

Permanent, full-time position based in Paris, France, sitting within the Commercial team of a global, impact-focused B-Corp specialising in nature-based solutions (NbS). The role focuses on structuring investments across a range of NbS project types — including carbon, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and mangrove restoration — and carries exposure to multiple geographies and large-scale, long-duration projects. The target start date is as soon as possible in 2026.

Working closely with Finance, Technical, and Operations teams, the Investment Associate will translate field-level opportunities into robust, bankable investment cases. Projects typically involve long-term corporate offtake agreements and partnerships with institutional investors, and may incorporate public or blended finance structures where relevant.

The role reports to the Lead Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the origination, analysis, and structuring of NbS investment opportunities across multiple regions.
• Build and maintain financial models; track investment performance and monitor project-level valuation over time.
• Regularly reassess project assumptions, risks, and performance to ensure alignment with investment strategy and field realities.
• Prepare and deliver investment materials — including pitch decks, investment notes, and portfolio updates — for internal meetings and external investors.
• Contribute to investor engagement through identifying and approaching relevant investors via conferences, networks, and direct outreach.
• Present investment opportunities to investors, both independently and alongside relevant team members.
• Support the due diligence process, coordinating across teams as projects advance.
• Accompany the commercial team through the full investment lifecycle, through to negotiation and closing.
• Work closely with Business Developers to align investor requirements with the project pipeline and structure tailored financing solutions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new investment vehicles and funds.
• Prepare regular portfolio reporting and investor updates.

Skills & Experience

• Five or more years of experience in investment, finance, or project structuring, gained in investment banking, private equity, impact investing, or a comparable environment.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with experience in real assets, project finance, or fund monitoring.
• Ability to understand and clearly articulate both the financial and impact dimensions of investments, including carbon, biodiversity, and social impact considerations.
• Comfortable presenting and pitching investment opportunities directly to investors.
• Able to work effectively across multiple geographies and with diverse stakeholders, including project developers and technical specialists.
• Structured, rigorous, and detail-oriented, with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Fluency in English is required; strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. French is an advantage.
• Proactive and autonomous, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a demonstrated ability to source opportunities and engage investors independently.