As a privately-owned European credit fund management firm, KARTESIA purpose is to help and support small and mid-cap corporate companies by providing them long-term liquidity and flexible credit solutions. Today, with €7bn of assets under management in 4 credit strategies, we have become one of the leading European managers in the leveraged loans market. Our track record spans over 10 years of delivering top decile risk-adjusted returns.
We are seeking a highly qualified Sustainability Manager to join our Sustainability Team in Brussels. Reporting to Kartesia’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), the successful candidate will lead a team of Sustainability Analysts and collaborate closely with all internal teams to drive ESG initiatives across the organization.
At KARTESIA, we strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because we trust it is the right thing to do, but because now, more than ever, it has proven to make our company stronger, dexterous, and more creative.
Primary function & essential responsibilities will include:
* Lead and support the team of Sustainability Analysts.
* Oversee ESG due diligence and data collection across the investment cycle, working closely with Deal teams.
* Strengthen ESG integration by fostering collaboration across internal departments.
* Develop and enhance ESG data systems in coordination with internal teams and external partners.
* Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of the Future-Fit Program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
* Identify opportunities to increase positive impact and mitigate ESG risks.
* Stay informed on evolving ESG regulations and standards (e.g., CSRD, SFDR, TCFD) and provide strategic guidance.
* Contribute to ESG reporting, compliance, and legal initiatives.
* Coordinate with Communications to deliver transparent and impactful sustainability reporting.
Qualifications:
* Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Effective communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to implementation
* Certification (e.g., CFA ESG, GRI certification) is a strong plus
Personal Attributes:
* High level of integrity and professionalism
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, solution finder
* Strong attention to detail
* Good administrative, organizational and prioritization skills
* Respect of confidentiality
* Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Motivated, quick learner and strong adaptation skills
Please apply via Linkedin if you are interested by the opportunity.
Thank you,