Investment Manager, Climate & Nature Fund (maternity cover)

Join us as Investment Manager, Climate & Nature Fund (maternity cover)

Function: Procurement / Sustainability / Investments

Scope: Global

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Terms & Conditions: Full time, maternity cover for up to 12 months

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to deliver impact at scale through global value chain transformation by creating and managing innovative sustainable financing models, partnerships and investment strategies. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people, the planet and the long-term growth of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and performance manage financing and innovation partnerships and programmes that support Climate & Nature Fund priorities.

• Originate and manage investment opportunities across climate, nature, livelihoods, plastics and circular economy priorities.

• Lead due diligence, business case development and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder projects and investment strategies.

• Partner closely with Procurement, Global Sustainability, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Assurance, Brands and Business Units to unlock value chain transformation.

• Manage co-financing partnership programmes and investments, including opportunities in raw material supply chains.

• Support climate investments linked to net zero goals, including alternative feedstock, clean energy and external financing partnerships.

• Contribute to packaging and circular economy strategies through recycling innovations and partnership development.

• Build and maintain external financing and innovation partnerships that strengthen the leadership profile and impact of the Climate & Nature Fund.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years’ professional experience in corporate M&A (mergers and acquisitions)impact investment and/or innovation partnerships.

• Strong knowledge of sustainability in industry or supply chains, such as alternative materials, circularity or energy transition.

• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strong business case execution.

• Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen and ability to develop effective financing solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across internal and external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• External network across public and private sector financial institutions.

• Experience working on investment strategies in supply chains relevant to Unilever’s business groups.

• Entrepreneurial growth mindset, with a strong bias for action, accountability and collaboration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.

• Benefits:

• Company car or car allowance.

• Private pension plan.

• Private medical care (Medicover).

• Private life insurance (Unum).

• Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems).

• Two additional vacation days.

• Access to the Unilever employee shop.

• Access to Legimi (e-book platform).

• Psychological support via the EAP platform.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.