Vice President – Private Credit, EMEA (London or Madrid)

Blue Earth Capital is a global, independent, specialist impact investor, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in New York, London, Madrid and Konstanz. Blue Earth Capital seeks to address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges by delivering measurable impact alongside aiming for attractive and sustainable financial returns. The company operates dedicated private equity, private credit and fund solutions. Blue Earth Capital is owned by the Blue Earth Foundation, a Stiftung (charity/trust) registered in Switzerland that focuses on deep impact to support initiatives and business ventures to help deliver a more equitable and sustainable future.

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• 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 counterparties

• 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

Your impact and perspectives

• 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

What we offer

• 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

• Flat management structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision makers

• Attractive career path with potential for long-term advancement

• Competitive salary and benefits with performance-related compensation model

• Between 5-8 years of relevant work experience in financial services or investment management (preferably Private Credit or Leveraged Finance)

• Strong financial modelling skills, investment writing and interpersonal skills

• Experience leading deals from due diligence to deal execution

• Experience of working in emerging markets or a demonstrated passion for impact investing, development finance or social enterprise work

• Network across the investment community to support origination of new opportunities

• Previous line management experience and experience of working with teams across multiple time zones

• Self-motivated and proactive team player with entrepreneurial mindset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Eligible to work in the UK or Spain