Director – Natural Capital

Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidates contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.

Director Natural Capital

About Us

At Aviva Investors our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each clients unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing 261 billion in assets our 1000strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected collaborative and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter.

Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and youll find an inclusive supportive environment where your contribution is valued high performance is recognised and youre empowered to shape your development.

We are recruiting for Director Natural Capital to join our private markets team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong investment expertise and a passion for sustainability to play a leading role in developing and executing a Natural Capital and Carbon Removal investment strategy across private markets.

Private Markets

As one of Europes largest real assets managers we take an owners approach to investment. From infrastructure to real estate and private debt we make disciplined high-conviction decisions that create long-term value for clients and communities.

A bit about the role:

As Director you will lead the entire investment lifecycle from sourcing and assessing new opportunities through to structuring negotiating and executing complex transactions across private markets.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders you will apply strong financial analysis commercial judgement and relationship management skills to build a high-quality portfolio of investments. Beyond transaction execution you will remain actively involved in the assets post-investment partnering with portfolio and asset management teams to support strategic decision-making and drive long-term value creation. This role offers the opportunity to combine investment expertise with a growing and innovative area of the market helping to deliver both attractive financial returns and positive environmental outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating analysing structuring and executing investments across natural capital and carbon removal sectors including forestry land-based assets and climate-related technologies. They will lead transactions from initial opportunity sourcing through due diligence negotiation governance approvals and completion while developing robust investment cases and managing complex stakeholder relationships. Working closely with internal teams operating partners and advisers they will ensure investments are structured to achieve strong commercial and sustainability outcomes. The role also includes mentoring junior team members representing the strategy externally and supporting portfolio assets post-investment to drive long-term value creation and effective risk management.

Skills and experience were looking for:

• Extensive private markets investment experience with a strong track record of originating executing and closing complex transactions across sectors such as infrastructure energy transition private equity project finance and M&A.

• Advanced analytical and financial skills including financial modelling valuation investment analysis and sound investment judgement.

• Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations manage complex deal processes and coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Exposure to natural capital forestry agriculture carbon markets climate technologies impact investing and partnership/joint venture investment structures is advantageous.

• Strong commercial acumen communication and collaborative leadership skills supported by a relevant degree; professional qualifications such as CFA are beneficial but not essential.

In this role youll be Certified under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authoritys Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This means that well need to complete some regulatory background checks on you before you take up your role and well need to ask you some questions on an annual basis to make sure you remain fit and proper and competent to carry out your role. Well provide training on what holding a SMCR role means when you join us and annually thereafter.

What youll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today for a better tomorrow is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Competitive salary (depending on skills experience and qualifications).

• Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors!

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14% depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.

• Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.

• Up to 1200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carers leave.

• Flexible benefits to suit you including sustainability options such as cycle to work.

• Make a difference be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone:

Were inclusive and welcome everyone we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box Even if you dont we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working including part time and job shares.

Most of our people are smart working spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.

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