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Director of Capital Development & Sustainability

Job description

​Seeking a strategic and relationship-focused leader to oversee capital development and sustainability initiatives across a growing investment platform. This position blends investor relations, fundraising, and ESG leadership to support long-term growth and responsible investment practices.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Development & Investor Relations

  • Lead capital-raising and investor relationship management across Private Equity strategies and listed investment vehicles.

  • Develop and deliver fundraising strategies, product positioning, and investor communications for a range of fund structures.

  • Drive capital development efforts across multiple regions in collaboration with investment and product teams.

  • Represent the organisation at investor meetings, roadshows, and industry events.

  • Build tailored engagement plans for investors and contribute to long-term growth objectives.

Sustainability & ESG Leadership

  • Act as a key advocate for the firm’s sustainability agenda, embedding ESG principles into investor communications.

  • Develop and implement ESG policies and reporting frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SFDR).

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory sustainability requirements and disclosure standards.

Product & Reporting

  • Collaborate with legal and product teams on fund documentation and structuring.

  • Oversee quarterly and annual investor reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment with ESG expectations.

Strategic Initiatives

  • Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider platform.

  • Monitor market trends, investor sentiment, and competitive dynamics to shape strategic direction.

  • Support the adoption of digital tools and CRM systems for investor engagement and ESG data management.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Manage and mentor both capital development and ESG team members.

  • Foster a high-performance culture and support long-term team development.

Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrated fundraising success within Private Equity and listed fund environments.

  • Confident engaging senior stakeholders and communicating investment strategies.

  • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or broader energy transition sectors.

  • Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and integrating ESG metrics into fundraising and reporting.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop clear, compelling investor materials.

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and collaborative working style.

  • Solid academic background; advanced qualifications (e.g., MBA) beneficial.

  • Familiarity with closed-ended and listed fund structures, as well as capital formation processes.

  • Experience working with global investors across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Data-driven approach with the ability to use analytics for segmentation and ESG measurements.

  • Additional European language skills advantageous.