Managing Director – Private Equity & Impact Investing

About the role

We are seeking a senior Managing Director to lead a newly created private‑equity platform focused on UN SDG‑aligned investments across emerging markets. The role reports directly to the CEO and Managing Partner and will shape the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio construction and impact governance.

Key responsibilities

• Build proprietary deal flow across target geographies and source off‑market opportunities aligned with impact frameworks.
• Lead end‑to‑end transaction execution, including due‑diligence, financial modelling, valuation and blended‑finance structuring.
• Oversee post‑investment stewardship, hold board seats, monitor KPIs and drive value‑creation initiatives with portfolio companies.
• Design exit strategies to achieve target IRR and MOIC, managing sell‑side processes and documentation.
• Embed UN SDG Impact Standards and IRIS+ metrics into every investment and coordinate third‑party reporting.
• Represent the fund with LPs, DFIs, family offices and sovereign investors and act as a spokesperson at industry forums.

Required profile

• 10+ years of private‑equity experience with a strong track record in growth‑equity investments.
• Deep expertise in impact investing, UN SDG‑aligned strategies and emerging‑market PE.
• Proven ability to exercise governance rights, serve on boards and drive portfolio value creation.
• Domain expertise in at least one sector such as climate tech, waste, water, energy, food systems, healthcare or education.
• Top‑tier academic credentials (MSc, MBA or CFA preferred) and experience engaging senior DFIs and regulators.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools across the investment lifecycle.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation analysis
• Investment underwriting
• Transaction structuring (including blended finance)
• Use of AI‑enabled investment tools