Vice President – Private Credit, EMEA or Madrid

Blue Earth Capital is a global, independent specialist impact investment firm headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with team members based in London, New York, Madrid and Konstanz. With approximately USD 1.9 billion in assets under management, we invest across Private Equity, Private Credit and Private Equity Partnerships, seeking measurable environmental and social impact alongside attractive, market-rate financial returns.

Blue Earth is owned by the Blue Earth Foundation, a Swiss charitable foundation that uses the firm’s profits to support philanthropic initiatives.

We are seeking a Vice President to join the Blue Earth Capital Private Credit team focused on EMEA. This role provides broad credit exposure across multiple markets (primary focus is Africa with additional investment opportunities in Europe) and flexibility to invest across deal types (buyouts, corporate loans, growth capital, venture debt and asset based lending). Responsibilities include analyzing investment opportunities, contributing to due diligence processes, preparing and conducting management calls, drafting investment recommendations, deal sourcing and execution, and ongoing monitoring and portfolio management.

The role can be based in London, UK or Madrid, Spain.

• Leading quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective investment opportunities, including financial modeling, credit risk assessment, industry research and operational analysis
• Developing investment structure and thesis, conducting on site due diligence and producing investment recommendations
• Leading negotiation and drafting of legal transaction documentation, coordinating with internal and external counter parties
• Managing portfolio companies throughout investment period, including close contact with management, oversight of monitoring materials, and being proactive in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues
• Contributing to portfolio valuation preparation and discussion, liaising with company management and internal and external teams as needed
• Contributing to strategic planning and deal origination for the EMEA department
• Performing thematic research into emerging business sectors and markets, and driving thought leadership within the team
• Supporting new product and business initiatives for the private credit platform when necessary

• Put capital to work where it matters: every credit you lead finances businesses that create measurable social and environmental impact, from social enterprises in emerging markets to environmental solutions in Europe
• Own impact alongside returns: assess the impact and credit profile of each opportunity from screening to Investment Committee, and work with investees to integrate impact and ESG considerations
• Help build the leading impact investment firm: join a growing platform where your ideas shape the EMEA strategy and the way we invest
• Work alongside driven, passionate people in a small, international team with a fast pace, short decision paths and real ownership from day one
• Grow with us: take on responsibility early, develop your team and build a long-term career as the platform expands
• Bring your perspective: we value independent thinking and welcome people of all backgrounds, because diverse perspectives make for better investment decisions

• Opportunity to contribute to further build-out of the platform and portfolio of a leading impact investment organization
• An engaging work environment with a passionate and talented international team in a fast-growing sector
• Mission-oriented and intellectually stimulating projects
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