Responsibilities

Fund Manager

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.

We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.

Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund is one of the 7 funds within the Impact Private Debt & Equity (IPD&E) domain of Triodos Investment Management. The Fund is primarily focused on providing equity and mezzanine financing for renewable energy projects and growth equity for companies active in the renewable energy sector in Europe.

Currently, we are looking for a Fund Manager.

As a Fund Manager you lead the strategic positioning and the development of this uniquely positioned fund together with the head of the investment team and the investment managers. In this broad role you will represent the fund and Triodos IM and to work closely together both with sales and the investment management team to generate impact and solid returns within the prospectus guideline of the fund.

Profile

How you will make a difference

The position covers a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, such as:

• Being the face of the fund to the investor community, presenting, reporting, and communicating about the fund to a range of professional investors
• Building networks in the professional investor community with the aim to grow AuM
• Being an ambassador of the Triodos vision on the Energy Transition
• Portfolio construction and maintaining a well-diversified portfolio in line with the strategic asset allocation and impact-risk-return profile of the fund
• Managing and balancing the liquidity of the portfolio and its investments
• Monitor the financial return of the fund and test it against the long-term return target. You also periodically make a return analysis to test the fund’s results compared to the market
• Monitor market developments, assess the consequences for the fund and – if necessary – identify an adjustment to the investment policy or the selection criteria of the underlying investments
• Support the head of investments and the investment managers in effectively selecting investments with the right impact-risk-return profile for the fund
• Play a key role in the strategic development of the fund, in collaboration with the Sales team, Triodos IM management board and other stakeholders
• Supporting reviews of the fund, considering how to improve the structure and potentially support the launch of new models / fund structures
• Coordinating with staff departments providing services to the fund, including finance, control, portfolio administration, marketing & communication, legal, tax, risk and compliance

What you will bring

This is you

• Extensive experience in the Energy Transition in Europe
• A proven commercial drive, able to build relationships and the ability to present specialist knowledge convincingly
• Entrepreneurial drive in growing the fund, coupled with the ability to be a cooperative team player
• Inquisitive by nature with an eye for new developments in the sector and the ability to convert this into opportunities for the fund
• A solution focused attitude, pragmatic and with good business acumen
• A flexible and “hands on” approach

The position requires:

• Experience in portfolio/fund management. You have worked as a fund or portfolio manager
• Experience with maintaining and developing investors relations and attracting new investors
• Demonstrated affinity with and network in renewable energy in Europe
• Renewable Energy Project equity and/or growth equity experience
• Highly organized individual, capable of liaising with multiple stakeholders and managing multiple workstreams in parallel while working to deadlines and managing time effectively
• University degree with a master’s in finance, Economics, Corporate Finance, accounting degree or equivalent. CFA, or MBA would be an additional advantage
• Fluency in English both orally and in writing
• Applicants must be nationals of a European member state or have a valid work permit for the European Union
• Willingness to travel within Europe on regular basis

Offer

What we offer you

An inspiring work culture

The most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

• find a sense of meaning in your work
• create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
• build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
• enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level

A comfortable working environment

Our award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.

And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:

• a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
• an attractive pension policy
• a mobility card (including free private travels)
• flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
• reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500
• 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
• extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
• a range of education and training opportunities
• the option to join our collective health insurance
• a working from home allowance per home office day
• suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years

Sounds interesting?

If you feel that you want to make a difference, don’t hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for this role.

Everyone is welcome to join us. Our culture is built on values that aim to benefit both society and individuals. We are committed to equity and diversity, and we value everyone’s perspective. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.

The closing date for applications is: 30.04.2024

If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with Sonja de Ruiter, Head of Fundmanagement email: Sonja.deRuiter@triodos.nl

If there are any additional adjustments you may need during the application process, please email: ilona.vandersluis@triodos.com

We also don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply!

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Who we are

Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain.

Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets.

Triodos Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and society.

We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.

We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.

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