Vice President - Sustainable Investment - Private Markets

Madison Hunt is seeking a Vice President of Sustainable Investment for a private markets platform in New York. The role involves integrating environmental and social factors into investment strategies, managing climate risk assessments, and developing investor communications. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in sustainable investing or ESG consulting. This position focuses on enhancing the firm's sustainable investing program and fostering positive environmental impacts.
Madison Hunt is partnering with a leading private markets platform in New York to hire a Sustainable Investing Vice President. Reporting into the Global Head, this role will drive the firm’s efforts to integrate environmental and social considerations into its private markets strategies, focusing on financially material analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management. The manager will develop frameworks, lead climate risk initiatives, and create investor communications while collaborating with deal teams and supporting fundraising efforts. This is a unique opportunity to shape the firm’s sustainable investing approach and contribute to positive environmental and social outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and enhance the firm’s sustainable investing program, ensuring alignment with industry standards and investment goals.
• Integrate sustainability factors into company analysis, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring.
• Develop investor communications and tailored reporting to support fundraising and client engagement.
• Lead climate risk assessments, carbon footprint analysis, and other impact metrics.
• Build relationships with external experts and stay ahead of regulatory and industry trends.
• Collaborate with deal teams to identify and manage sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Drive internal education to embed sustainable investing principles across the firm.

Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in sustainable investing, ESG consulting, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate sustainability concepts into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and build relationships across teams.
• Deep understanding of sustainable investing principles and their application in private markets.
• Passion for aligning investments with positive environmental and social impact.

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking firm committed to innovation and sustainability. If you’re a seasoned professional with a passion for sustainable finance, we encourage you to apply.