Manager- Sustainable Finance

Direction Software LLP.; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a Manager - Sustainable Finance to lead ESG Due Diligence projects for clients. The role involves managing teams, engaging with stakeholders, and developing investment strategies. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in ESG consulting and a background in finance or related fields. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Engaged team environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in ESG due diligence, private equity, or consulting.
• Knowledge of EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR, SASB, GRI, TCFD, PRI frameworks.
• Willingness to obtain a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
• Strong writing skills and a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ESG Due Diligence projects.
• Manage client and internal teams through all project phases.
• Engage with investment teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct maturity assessments and benchmark practices.
• Develop responsible investment strategies.
• Provide tailored training programmes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of climate risk

Additional language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, International Relations, Economics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Manager - Sustainable Finance at Direction Software LLP (dss+)

In this role, you will help our clients transform their businesses to be resilient, sustainable, and profitable as they transition to net‑0 and create purpose‑driven impact.

About dss+

At dss+, we are implementers and change makers, guiding organisations through transformational change in sustainability, safety, risk, resilience and energy transition. Our teams work with clients in metals and mining, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, food and beverage, industry and private equity. We deliver real, tangible impact through actionable roadmaps and change management.

Role Overview

Managers play a critical role, contributing significantly to the success of our team and overall business. You will lead ESG Due Diligence projects for large private equity investors, manage multidisciplinary teams, support projects across climate risk, impact investing, and responsible investment advisory, and play a key role in business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ESG Due Diligence projects across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Manage client and internal teams through all project phases, ensuring analytical rigor and timely delivery.
• Engage confidently with investment teams and senior stakeholders to discuss sustainability findings in an M&A context.
• Conduct maturity assessments of private market investors and benchmark responsible investment practices.
• Develop responsible investment strategies at firm and fund levels.
• Provide tailored training programmes across various asset classes.
• Create and review client proprietary toolkits for sustainability risk analysis.
• Contribute to business development activities, including scoping opportunities and drafting proposals.
• Design and deliver presentations to client senior management.
• Mentor Consultants and Analysts.
• Extract new know‑how from project work and support thought leadership initiatives.
• Educate internal and external networks on responsible investment and sustainability value propositions.

Who You Are

You are passionate about the power of capital to drive systemic change and dedicated to creating lasting positive impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, International Relations, Economics, Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience in ESG due diligence, private equity, M&A advisory, or consulting.
• Knowledge of EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR, SASB, GRI, TCFD, PRI, and similar frameworks.
• Willingness to obtain a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing or similar (a plus).
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate sustainability risks into financial performance.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong writing skills and a collaborative, team‑player attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of climate risk and resilience topics is highly desirable.
• Additional language skills a great asset.

What We Offer

• Exciting and varied client projects on critical sustainability challenges.
• A dynamic, passionate and engaged team.
• Opportunities to work with recognized experts across diverse projects.
• A flexible work environment respecting diversity and work‑life balance.
• A purpose‑driven management team that encourages initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Continual learning and professional development.
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering inclusion. We value diversity as essential to our growth and view it as a competitive advantage.

dss+ Core Values

• Safety and health – protecting the safety of employees, contractors and communities.
• Environmental stewardship – delivering science‑enabled solutions that protect the environment.
• Respect for people – treating all partners with professionalism and dignity.
• Highest ethical behaviour – operating with the highest ethical standards.