Investment Associate – Sustainable Impact Fund (Sustainable Consumption)

At a glance

Are you excited about backing the next generation of scale-ups shaping how we live, eat, move and consume? Do you enjoy combining analytical rigor with a strong sense of purpose? Are you eager to work alongside experienced investors and entrepreneurs? Then we would love to meet you. The ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund (SIF) is one of the largest impact private equity funds in the Netherlands. With a commitment of EUR 500 million and a diverse team of investment professionals, we invest in innovative, growth-stage companies that contribute positively to the planet while generating attractive financial returns. We actively support our portfolio companies in achieving both their impact ambitions and commercial potential.

Your job

As an Investment Associate in our Sustainable Consumption sector team, you will play an active role in identifying, assessing and supporting high-growth companies that are transforming consumer value chains. Areas of focus include materials, ingredients, consumer products, packaging, food systems, chemicals and technologies that help reduce the environmental footprint of consumption. You will support the full investment process, from sourcing opportunities and conducting market research to transaction execution and portfolio management. Working closely with experienced investment managers, founders, co-investors and industry experts, you will contribute to investments that drive meaningful environmental and societal impact.

Working environment

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Identifying and screening promising investment opportunities across Northwestern
Europe
• Conducting market research and industry analyses
• Building financial models, business cases and valuation analyses
• Supporting due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, legal and impact
assessments
• Preparing investment materials for internal decision-making and investment
committees
• Assisting portfolio companies with strategic and operational initiatives
• Monitoring portfolio performance, both financially and from an impact perspective
• Building and maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, co-investors, advisors and
ecosystem partners
• Representing SIF at conferences, industry events and networking opportunities