Vice President – Private Credit, Americas

Blue Earth Capital (BlueEarth) is a global, independent impact investment firm headquartered in Switzerland, with offices in New York, London, and Konstanz, and soon in Madrid. Blue Earth Capital seeks to address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges by delivering measurable impact alongside aiming for attractive and market-rate financial returns. The company operates dedicated private equity, private credit, and fund solutions as well as separately managed accounts. Blue Earth Capital is owned by the Blue Earth Foundation, a Stiftung (charity/trust) registered in Switzerland that focuses on deep impact to support initiatives and business ventures to help deliver a more equitable and sustainable future.

We are seeking a Private Credit Investment Professional. In this position, you will support the Blue Earth Capital Private Credit team focused on the Americas (with a particular focus on Latin America). Responsibilities include analyzing investment opportunities, contributing to due diligence processes, preparing and conducting management calls, drafting investment recommendations, deal execution, and ongoing monitoring and portfolio management. The position is located in Madrid, Spain.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading quantitative and qualitative analysis of prospective investment opportunities, including financial modeling, credit risk assessment, industry research and operational analysis

• Developing investment structure and thesis, conducting on site due diligence and producing investment recommendations, either independently or in close coordination with an analyst/associate

• Leading negotiation and drafting of legal transaction documentation, coordinating with internal and external counterparties

• Managing portfolio companies throughout investment period, including close contact with management, oversight of monitoring materials produced by analysts/associates, and being proactive in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues

• Contributing to portfolio valuation discussions, liaising with company management and internal and external teams as needed

• Contributing to strategic planning for Americas department with a focus on Latin America

• Performing thematic research into emerging business sectors and markets, and driving thought leadership within the team

• Support new product and business initiatives for the private credit platform when necessary

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to further build-out of the platform and portfolio of a leading impact investment organization

• An engaging work environment with a passionate and talented international team in a fast-growing sector

• Mission-oriented and intellectually stimulating projects

• Flat management structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision makers

• Attractive career path with potential for long-term advancement

• Competitive salary and benefits with performance-related compensation model

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in financial services or investment management (preferably Private Credit or Leveraged Finance)

• Strong financial modelling skills, investment writing and interpersonal skills

• Experience leading due diligence and/or risk assessments in emerging markets (ideally focused on growth stage businesses and/or financial inclusion opportunities)

• Demonstrated passion for impact investing, development finance or social enterprise work

• Self-motivated and proactive team player with entrepreneurial mindset

• Degree from a top-tier university, preferably with a focus on Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and/or Economics and excellent academic record

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience working in or with Latin America

• Business fluency in Spanish required

• Eligible to work in Spain