ESG Analyst

About the Firm Ambienta is a European investment manager, founded in 2007, pioneering sustainable investing in environmental champions across private equity, public markets, and private credit. With offices in Milan, London, Paris, and Munich, Ambienta manages over €4bn in assets and is backed by a global and growing investor base. The firm invests in companies driven by environmental megatrends and whose products or services improve Resource Efficiency or Pollution Control. Its science‑driven approach identifies environmental champions of the real economy – businesses that deliver strong financial returns while generating measurable positive environmental impact. An industry pioneer, Ambienta was one of the first UN PRI signatories in 2012 and attained B‑Corp status in 2019. In 2020, Ambienta became IIGCC member and in 2023 committed to the Science‑Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Your role and responsibilities You will join Ambienta’s cross‑functional Sustainability & Strategy (S&S) function, based in Milan and London. This internal consulting function is central to supporting all of the firm’s investments, with the aim of delivering returns above the market average. Within the S&S function, you will work on the integration of ESG practices into our investment process and across portfolio companies. Under the supervision of a senior team member, you will analyze potential and current portfolio companies to ensure compliance with Ambienta’s screening criteria, identify ESG risks, and highlight engagement and value‑creation opportunities. Your work will provide essential input for business due diligence as well as ongoing engagement. Main tasks will include : Supporting due diligence by analyzing company data and identifying material ESG topics Assisting in company engagement activities through questionnaire development, analysis and preparation of discussion points Supporting the definition and implementation of ESG Action Plans for portfolio companies Coordinating and actively supporting portfolio companies during ESG data collection Preparing and critically analyzing large data sets Performing carbon footprint calculations and supporting the implementation of decarbonization initiatives Developing Excel models for data analysis and tool development Contributing to investor reporting, and maintaining internal questionnaires and policies Preparing presentations for portfolio companies and internal stakeholders. Your Skills 1-2 years of prior experience in ESG topics Outstanding academic background in Business, Management or Engineering with a specialization in ESG Team-oriented, proactive and able to structure tasks involving multiple stakeholders Capable to manage multiple work streams while meeting deadlines Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and derive actionable insights High attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to quickly learn to use new software (i.e. Bloomberg) Effective presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to different audiences as a plus Self‑starter, able to take ownership and responsibility for tasks and outputs Fluency in English and Italian; other European languages are a plus Basic knowledge of accounting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Familiarity with main ESG regulations and frameworks such as the SFDR, SCRD, SBTi, GHG Protocol, etc.. You don’t feel like you have all this skills? Apply anyway and be transparent about it. #J-18808-Ljbffr