Europe Engagement Manager
Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/27/2025
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Description
The Responsible Finance Advisory team at SLR was created following SLR’s acquisition of Malk Partners, a leading New York-based advisory firm focused on supporting private market investors on driving value through sustainability. The Responsible Finance team advises many of the world’s most successful investors on sustainability risk management, responsible investment, and value creation through sustainability. We assist asset managers in establishing best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs that are deployed throughout the investment lifecycle in order to mitigate risk and create value. We partner with firms that invest across a range of industries and investment strategies, including financial services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and consumer products. Malk/SLR was an early entrant into this rapidly evolving industry and continues to be at the forefront of ESG innovation and defining best practices.
SLR is currently building its first dedicated UK team for Responsible Finance to serve European investors in asset classes including private equity, private credit, growth and venture capital, real estate, and secondaries in executing against their ESG commitments and strengthening their overall ESG programs to create value and meet investor expectations.
The role
Engagement Managers at SLR Responsible Finance will oversee ESG engagements directly with SLR’s European private markets clients in building and enhancing their ESG programs across the asset classes in which they invest (e.g., private equity, private credit, real estate, secondaries, venture capital, hedge fund). While Fund Advisory work varies in depth and breadth, sample projects include development of an ESG program for a GP stakes firm, creation of ESG maturity models and frameworks for a multi-strategy asset owner, development of ESG-related fundraising materials, and targeted DEI and GHG projects. In addition to Fund Advisory projects, Engagement Managers support on a range of ESG due diligence projects spanning a broad set of industries, identifying material ESG risks and value creation opportunities for investors to consider during their hold period of the target company. Due diligence projects will vary in depth and breadth depending on client preferences and asset class nuance.
SLR expects Engagement Managers to think creatively about material ESG issues, remain abreast of and develop perspectives on industry-wide ESG, impact, and responsible investment updates, frameworks, and regulations (e.g., UNPRI, SFDR), systematically examine business practices, effectively communicate findings to the team, and develop strong recommendations for tangible improvement. Engagement Managers leverage business strategy, organizational skills, PowerPoint, and Excel to complete high-caliber projects for a range of clients. Engagement Managers will be expected to maintain and develop client relationships and serve as secondary or in some circumstances primary point of contact for SLR’s European private market investor clients while effectively managing multiple teammates and driving forward Europe division priorities. As employee of a new geography for the team, Engagement Managers often have opportunities to work with Responsible Finance Leadership to drive firm-level initiatives in the areas of human capital, marketing, service improvement, technology, and more. Engagement Managers will report directly to Chase Wisnowski, Director, Responsible Finance Europe and be expected to manage one or two teams of one to four individuals as the team continues to grow.
Responsibilities
ESG Advisory Engagements: Lead ESG fund advisory projects for a range of Responsible Finance Europe clients. Owning and leading ESG fund advisory projects will be a main responsibility (~33% of total time) of this role.
Gain a rapid and deep understanding of a firm’s core operations, investment theses and strategies, and ESG approach through a review of publicly-available and proprietary, confidential company information
Manage and lead the drafting, reviewing, and presenting of ESG fund advisory projects (e.g. UN PRI application, real estate ESG integration strategy, ESG due diligence questionnaire responses, portfolio decarbonization strategy, annual ESG reports)
Lead and manage day-to-day fund advisory interactions with clients, promptly executing client requests sometimes with quick turnarounds outside of normal business hours
Ability to support SLR Responsible Finance leadership in building and setting the strategic direction for a rapidly growing business unit
Become a center of excellence at SLR Responsible Finance around European GP ESG programs and emerging ESG trends amongst European GPs
Serve as a key innovator on our fund advisory approach and client recommendations
Assist manager in organizing and overseeing client preferences and ensuring cohesion across the account
ESG Due Diligence Engagements: Lead ESG due diligence projects for a range of Responsible Finance Europe clients. Owning and leading ESG due diligence projects will be a main responsibility (~33% of total time) of this role.
Quickly gain an understanding business operations, and ESG risk and opportunity profile of target companies
Manage multiple due diligence reviews across clients simultaneously, ensuring teams met client-set deadlines, client nuances are integrated into deliverables, and deliverables meet SLR and client quality standards
Engage with investment teams to convey key findings from diligence reviews, liaise with target company C-Suite on information gathering, strategic discussions on ESG performance, risks, and opportunities
Europe Strategy Development: Support Director, Responsible Finance Europe in developing Europe expansion strategy (~33% of total time).
Support on designing new and adapting existing Responsible Finance products and services to best suit European client needs
Support on developing talent model for junior level Responsible Finance employees, lead initial junior team recruitment
Assist in market sizing exercises, pricing strategy development, and other miscellaneous projects required to build Responsible Finance Europe team and client base
Ability to manage one to two teams and help cultivate a knowledge-sharing culture on areas of expertise across Responsible Finance Europe
About Us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,500 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About You
Top candidates will have a good level of demonstrable of experience in management consulting, investment banking or a similar field. Previous experience working with private equity or in ESG/Sustainability is preferred but not required, but will have a track record of success in a rigorous academic environment
Skills: Exceptional PowerPoint skills, communication, presentation, management, leadership. teamwork, passion for sustainability/ESG topics and attention to detail required. Strong writing, research, organization, qualitative reasoning, Excel, French, German or Spanish fluency, and business acumen are preferred
Other Traits: In addition to being highly motivated, candidates must be passionate about solving business problems. Candidates must be self-starters, critical thinkers, highly organized, able to work independently, able to multitask, and enjoy working in an informal work environment
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
SLR is currently building its first dedicated UK team for Responsible Finance to serve European investors in asset classes including private equity, private credit, growth and venture capital, real estate, and secondaries in executing against their ESG commitments and strengthening their overall ESG programs to create value and meet investor expectations.
The role
Engagement Managers at SLR Responsible Finance will oversee ESG engagements directly with SLR’s European private markets clients in building and enhancing their ESG programs across the asset classes in which they invest (e.g., private equity, private credit, real estate, secondaries, venture capital, hedge fund). While Fund Advisory work varies in depth and breadth, sample projects include development of an ESG program for a GP stakes firm, creation of ESG maturity models and frameworks for a multi-strategy asset owner, development of ESG-related fundraising materials, and targeted DEI and GHG projects. In addition to Fund Advisory projects, Engagement Managers support on a range of ESG due diligence projects spanning a broad set of industries, identifying material ESG risks and value creation opportunities for investors to consider during their hold period of the target company. Due diligence projects will vary in depth and breadth depending on client preferences and asset class nuance.
SLR expects Engagement Managers to think creatively about material ESG issues, remain abreast of and develop perspectives on industry-wide ESG, impact, and responsible investment updates, frameworks, and regulations (e.g., UNPRI, SFDR), systematically examine business practices, effectively communicate findings to the team, and develop strong recommendations for tangible improvement. Engagement Managers leverage business strategy, organizational skills, PowerPoint, and Excel to complete high-caliber projects for a range of clients. Engagement Managers will be expected to maintain and develop client relationships and serve as secondary or in some circumstances primary point of contact for SLR’s European private market investor clients while effectively managing multiple teammates and driving forward Europe division priorities. As employee of a new geography for the team, Engagement Managers often have opportunities to work with Responsible Finance Leadership to drive firm-level initiatives in the areas of human capital, marketing, service improvement, technology, and more. Engagement Managers will report directly to Chase Wisnowski, Director, Responsible Finance Europe and be expected to manage one or two teams of one to four individuals as the team continues to grow.
Responsibilities
ESG Advisory Engagements: Lead ESG fund advisory projects for a range of Responsible Finance Europe clients. Owning and leading ESG fund advisory projects will be a main responsibility (~33% of total time) of this role.
Gain a rapid and deep understanding of a firm’s core operations, investment theses and strategies, and ESG approach through a review of publicly-available and proprietary, confidential company information
Manage and lead the drafting, reviewing, and presenting of ESG fund advisory projects (e.g. UN PRI application, real estate ESG integration strategy, ESG due diligence questionnaire responses, portfolio decarbonization strategy, annual ESG reports)
Lead and manage day-to-day fund advisory interactions with clients, promptly executing client requests sometimes with quick turnarounds outside of normal business hours
Ability to support SLR Responsible Finance leadership in building and setting the strategic direction for a rapidly growing business unit
Become a center of excellence at SLR Responsible Finance around European GP ESG programs and emerging ESG trends amongst European GPs
Serve as a key innovator on our fund advisory approach and client recommendations
Assist manager in organizing and overseeing client preferences and ensuring cohesion across the account
ESG Due Diligence Engagements: Lead ESG due diligence projects for a range of Responsible Finance Europe clients. Owning and leading ESG due diligence projects will be a main responsibility (~33% of total time) of this role.
Quickly gain an understanding business operations, and ESG risk and opportunity profile of target companies
Manage multiple due diligence reviews across clients simultaneously, ensuring teams met client-set deadlines, client nuances are integrated into deliverables, and deliverables meet SLR and client quality standards
Engage with investment teams to convey key findings from diligence reviews, liaise with target company C-Suite on information gathering, strategic discussions on ESG performance, risks, and opportunities
Europe Strategy Development: Support Director, Responsible Finance Europe in developing Europe expansion strategy (~33% of total time).
Support on designing new and adapting existing Responsible Finance products and services to best suit European client needs
Support on developing talent model for junior level Responsible Finance employees, lead initial junior team recruitment
Assist in market sizing exercises, pricing strategy development, and other miscellaneous projects required to build Responsible Finance Europe team and client base
Ability to manage one to two teams and help cultivate a knowledge-sharing culture on areas of expertise across Responsible Finance Europe
About Us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,500 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including over 1,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About You
Top candidates will have a good level of demonstrable of experience in management consulting, investment banking or a similar field. Previous experience working with private equity or in ESG/Sustainability is preferred but not required, but will have a track record of success in a rigorous academic environment
Skills: Exceptional PowerPoint skills, communication, presentation, management, leadership. teamwork, passion for sustainability/ESG topics and attention to detail required. Strong writing, research, organization, qualitative reasoning, Excel, French, German or Spanish fluency, and business acumen are preferred
Other Traits: In addition to being highly motivated, candidates must be passionate about solving business problems. Candidates must be self-starters, critical thinkers, highly organized, able to work independently, able to multitask, and enjoy working in an informal work environment
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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