Investment Director Europe

• High exposure to strategic decision‑making and portfolio development
• The role can be based anywhere within mainland Europe

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑established international investment group specialising in alternative and sustainable real‑asset strategies. The organisation partners with institutional and private investors to deliver strong long‑term performance across several thematic areas, including natural assets, energy transition, social impact, and growth capital. With a growing European footprint and a strong track record of scaling specialised investment platforms, the firm continues to expand its presence across the continent. The team operates with a collaborative culture, a commitment to responsible investing, and a focus on generating measurable long‑term value.

Job Description

The firm is seeking an Investment Director - Europe to support the expansion of one of its flagship real‑asset investment platforms and to lead end‑to‑end acquisition, analysis and management of new opportunities across the region.

The role will work closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional finance and legal teams while also contributing to strategy, market development, and investor engagement. It combines transaction delivery with business development responsibilities and offers the opportunity to shape a rapidly growing investment vertical.

The role can be based anywhere within mainland Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and assessment of new real‑asset investment opportunities across Europe.
• Build business cases, conduct financial modelling, and support the development of analytical tools used in the investment process.
• Coordinate and oversee all stages of due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support transaction structuring, negotiations, and documentation.
• Produce investment papers, summaries, research materials, and presentations for internal committees and investors.
• Contribute to market research, regulatory assessments, and thematic analysis relevant to the platform's strategy.
• Develop a broad network of industry stakeholders across Europe, including institutional partners, public‑sector contacts, and relevant ecosystem actors.
• Build strong expertise in local regulatory, fiscal, and policy considerations within key target regions.
• Contribute to thematic strategy development and the identification of new adjacencies and opportunities.
• Support investor relations activities, including presentations, research, data‑room preparation, and thought‑leadership outputs.
• Represent the platform at internal, investor, and industry events.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, accountancy) are an asset.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in investment analysis or management within real assets, private markets, or alternative investments.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven experience executing complex transactions end‑to‑end.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and research capabilities.
• Ability to operate independently, take initiative, and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

What\'s on Offer

• A leadership‑track role within a rapidly scaling European investment platform.
• High exposure to strategic decision‑making and portfolio development.
• Opportunity to build and shape an European investment presence.
• A collaborative, purpose‑driven environment committed to responsible long‑term investing.
• Competitive compensation and long‑term career growth opportunities.