French-Speaking ESG Analyst/Associate - Private Equity

A leading European mid-market private equity fund (c. €5bn AUM) has exclusively partnered with us to appoint a French-speaking ESG Analyst or Associate to join their high-growth, flexible team. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role supporting both the investment platform and portfolio companies, with a primary base in London (Paris considered).

A leading European mid-market private equity fund (c. €5bn AUM) has exclusively partnered with us to appoint a dynamic French-speaking ESG Analyst or Associate to join their high-growth, flexible team. This is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role supporting both the investment platform and portfolio companies, with a primary base in London (Paris considered).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the fund's ESG and sustainability policies

• Deliver annual and ad hoc ESG reporting (SFDR, CSRD, GRI, EU Taxonomy) for internal/external stakeholders

• Lead ESG data collection, analysis, and action planning for portfolio companies, working directly with deal teams and management

• Monitor regulatory requirements, market trends, and emerging ESG risks, and translate findings into actionable insights

• Support the development of internal and external ESG communications, presentations, and training

• Drive process improvements, benchmarking, and impact measurement in partnership with the Head of ESG

• Adapt to varied tasks in a lean team: policy, reporting, research, data management, portfolio engagement

• Candidate Profile - What We're Looking For

• 1-5 years' experience in ESG, sustainability, responsible investment, or reporting (private equity, asset management, or consultancy preferred)

• Bachelor's/Master's in a business, finance, economics, engineering, or other ESG-relevant field

• Fluent French and English (both written and spoken) are essential-cross-border communication is a core part of the role

• Demonstrated "jack of all trades" mentality: proactive, comfortable navigating ambiguity, willing to pitch in on new tasks

• Strong technical skills: analytical, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, and experienced with Excel/PowerPoint (knowledge of ESG reporting/disclosure tools is a plus)

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant frameworks: SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, GRI, UNPRI, etc.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to

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