Director Climatech​/Deeptech VC

Director Climatech/Deeptech VCCountry:
Spain
** IT STARTS HERE
** Santander () is evolving from
** a global, high-impact brand
** into a
** technology-driven organization**, and our people are at the heart of this journey.
** Together**, we are driving a
** customer-centric transformation
** that values bold
** thinking, innovation**, and the
** courage to challenge
** what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift.
** It’s a chance for*
* ** driven professionals*
* ** to grow, learn, and make a real difference**.Our mission is to contribute to help more
** people and businesses prosper**. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
** Santander Alternative Investments
** is a growing business that started almost 3 years ago with already €2.5bn in commitments in core strategies for the group.

Our goal is to develop funds where we have a clear competitive advantage to generate alpha for our institutional and UHNWI clients.
** Santander Alternative Investments
** provides investors with a range of alternative investment opportunities in venture Capital, Infrastructure, Tarde Finance, Direct Lending, Hospitality and Fund of Fund, leveraging on the strengths and extensive origination capabilities of Santander Group.
** THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
**** SANTANADER ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
** is looking for a
** Director / Managing Director in Climate / Deeptech Venture Capital
** based out of
** Madrid**.As a
** Director / Managing Director in Climate / Deeptech Venture Capital**, you will play a pivotal role in defining strategy, executing investments, and shaping the future of the fund. You will represent the fund externally, lead high-conviction transactions, and guide both the portfolio and the internal team toward long-term value creation.

We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:
* Define and refine the investment thesis in climatech and deeptech, ensuring strategic alignment across geographies, technological verticals, and long-term thematic priorities.
* Represent the fund externally with LPs, founders, co-investors, accelerators, public institutions, and at leading industry forums, reinforcing the fund’s visibility and positioning as a reference player in the market.
* Lead portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions, balancing stages (early/growth), thematic diversification, and risk-return objectives.
* Drive the fundraising process with European institutional and industrial investors, leveraging your established network to expand the LP base and secure long-term commitments.
* Source and execute high-quality investments, taking lead investor roles with full responsibility for structuring, valuation, negotiation, governance, and co-investment arrangements.
* Play an active role on the boards of portfolio companies, contributing strategic guidance, supporting growth initiatives, overseeing risk management, and preparing companies for exit scenarios (trade sale, IPO, secondary).
* Ensure active portfolio stewardship, monitoring performance, anticipating risks, and supporting founders in critical decision-making moments.
* Mentor and develop the internal team, transferring knowledge and judgment to junior and mid-level colleagues, and fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture.
** WHAT YOU’LL BRING
** Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re
** enabling teams to go beyond
** by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Professional Experience
*** 15+ years in climatech /deeptech VC (Requiered)
* Proven and clear track record of sourcing, leading, and exiting investments especially in the climate or industrial tech. (Required)
* Strong ecosystem network across founders, investors, LPs, corporates, and policymakers. (Requiered)
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