Employer: Robert Walters
Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 per annum
Date Added: 21/09/2025
A leading European mid-market private equity fund (c. €5bn AUM) has exclusively partnered with us to appoint a French-speaking ESG Analyst or Associate to join their high-growth, flexible team. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role supporting both the investment platform and portfolio companies, with a primary base in London (Paris considered).
A leading European mid-market private equity fund (c. €5bn AUM) has exclusively partnered with us to appoint a dynamic French-speaking ESG Analyst or Associate to join their high-growth, flexible team. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role supporting both the investment platform and portfolio companies, with a primary base in London (Paris considered).
Key Responsibilities
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Support the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the fund’s ESG and sustainability policies
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Deliver annual and ad hoc ESG reporting (SFDR, CSRD, GRI, EU Taxonomy) for internal/external stakeholders
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Lead ESG data collection, analysis, and action planning for portfolio companies, working directly with deal teams and management
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Monitor regulatory requirements, market trends, and emerging ESG risks, and translate findings into actionable insights
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Support the development of internal and external ESG communications, presentations, and training
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Drive process improvements, benchmarking, and impact measurement in partnership with the Head of ESG
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Adapt to varied tasks in a lean team: policy, reporting, research, data management, portfolio engagement
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Candidate Profile – What We’re Looking For
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1-5 years’ experience in ESG, sustainability, responsible investment, or reporting (private equity, asset management, or consultancy preferred)
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in a business, finance, economics, engineering, or other ESG-relevant field
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Fluent French and English (both written and spoken) are essential-cross-border communication is a core part of the role
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Demonstrated "jack of all trades" mentality: proactive, comfortable navigating ambiguity, willing to pitch in on new tasks
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Strong technical skills: analytical, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, and experienced with Excel/PowerPoint (knowledge of ESG reporting/disclosure tools is a plus)
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Up-to-date knowledge of relevant frameworks: SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, GRI, UNPRI, etc.
If you meet the above criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Application Deadline: 02/11/2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Submitted Applications: 0