Investment Director

Our client invests in innovations that help regenerate ocean biodiversity, aiming to deliver both systemic impact and competitive market returns. The fund focuses on solutions addressing overfishing, ocean pollution, and marine-based responses to climate change.

The first fund closed at EUR 170 million and primarily targets Series A investments, mainly in Europe. A second fund is now being raised with a target size of EUR 300 million.

The company looks for an investment director based in Germany to cover the German market.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Conduct market intelligence and research
2. Originate investment opportunities
3. Analyze investment opportunities, including market, financial and impact analysis
4. Execute deals, manage due diligence, negotiations, and oversee the internal investment process
5. Monitor portfolio companies for value creation, including through board participation
6. Create and execute exit opportunities, including negotiation of terms and conditions
7. Actively contribute to the team’s impact within the Ocean Innovation Ecosystem
8. Support fundraising activities

Profile Required:

1. Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in private equity, venture capital (independent or corporate), or growth equity, covering sourcing, execution, monitoring, and exits
2. Board-level experience
3. Master’s degree preferred (Business, Science, or Engineering fields valued)
4. Strong analytical and quantitative skills
5. Entrepreneurial mindset
6. Genuine passion for environmental impact and ocean biodiversity regeneration
7. International and multicultural background
8. Willingness to travel internationally
9. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
10. German native and fluent in English

What You Can Expect:

1. Opportunity to join a high-impact, fast-growing organization
2. Diversified and motivating responsibilities with creative freedom
3. International, dynamic work environment with a supportive and engaged team
4. Strong ESG values and convictions
5. Hybrid working model (office and remote)
6. Competitive remuneration package including fixed salary, variable compensation, profit-sharing, carried interest, and additional benefits

Location: Germany (Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt)