Careers With Energy Impact Partners

EIP is the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on the energy transition towards a decarbonized, digitized, decentralized and electrified future. We are investing in the opportunity rich convergence of the $20 trillion consumer, energy, transportation and infrastructure and transportation sectors focusing our efforts on clean energy, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart buildings & cities. We collaborated closely with some of most valuable and innovative strategic partners across the globe to achieve better risk adjusted returns. With over $1B in AUM currently, we seek to expand our team in preparation for the launch of our European Fund, targeted at €250 million.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Managing Partner support
  • Maximize leverage for the Managing Partner, who is responsible for deal execution and administrative management of the European operation
  • Engage with all of EIPs functional teams across research and strategy, business development and operations
  • Identify and execute on continual improvement opportunities throughout the firm
• Business operations:
  • Coordinate initiatives between the US and EU teams
  • Streamline and integrate software-systems for CRM and deal operations
  • Monitor KPI dashboard and drive insights into the business
  • Coordinate closely with the US Chief of Staff
  • Coordinate closely with EU Office Managers on event planning and LP engagement including venue selection, scheduleling, and invitation management
• General operations and finance:
  • Find and negotiate office space, build a budget and conduct a monthly report, be available for LPs on financial topics in cooperation with external fund-service-providers
  • Identify and manage external service providers (HR, payroll, accounting, legal, fund-service providers), and cooperate with existing service providers (fund administration, accounting, and tax)
  • Coordinate closely with US Operations team on processing of frequently used legal and financial documents (NDAs, employment agreements, invoices)
  • Implement standards and processes to hire and onboard new people (legal, tax, payroll with external service-providers)
  • Oversee and facilitate annual audit
  • Sparring on deals with a focus on finance
  • Coordinate closely with Director of Finance and Chief Operating Officer
• Capital raise and fund strategy:
  • Assist EIP’s VP of fundraising in aspects of raising capital including crafting presentations, supporting with DDQ requests and scheduling managing partner in-person diligence meetings with prospective investors
  • LP relationship management including material/slides for updates and meetings
  • Coordinate with US colleagues on fundraising back-office administration
  • Coordinate closely with VP Fundraising, Managing Partners, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance, and Chief Impact Officer
  • Identify and seek out key speaking opportunities for EIP team members at industry conferences

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of investment experience in venture or growth capital, management consulting, banking, or operations with a compelling track record of success
• Focus on being a facilitator rather than a gatekeeper
• Strong program management and business operations skillset
• Cross-functional experience with driving progress by working closely across internal teams
• High IQ, EQ and ethical standards
• Self-starter who can operate well in a flexible role, with experience identifying and resolving gaps in a growing business
• Willingness to take on challenges, and then ‘firing yourself’ through structuring durable solutions
• A drive to fit well in a very special, dynamic and collaborative culture

This position offers compelling compensation including carried interest, base salary, and annual bonus

Office & Event Manager – Cologne, Germany

EIP is the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on the energy transition towards a decarbonized, digitized, decentralized and electrified future. We are investing in the opportunity rich convergence of the $20 trillion consumer, energy, transportation and infrastructure and transportation sectors focusing our efforts on clean energy, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart buildings & cities. We collaborate closely with some of most valuable and innovative strategic partners across the globe to achieve better risk adjusted returns.

We are seeking an office & event manager that will be located in Cologne, Germany. The office & event manager will help run day to day administration of the Cologne office as well as plan and execute larger scale meetings/conference days.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Organize travel
• Book event venues, photographers, and other vendors as necessary
• Handle day-of event logistics, including set up and tear down
• Point person for mailing, shipping, office supplies & equipment, etc.
• Provide general support to visitors
• Help with other firm-wide key operational activities / events / presentations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 1-3 years of work experience in a relevant field (e.g. administration, communications, hospitality, PR)
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, team player, open-minded and not ego-driven
• High EQ and IQ
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office a plus
• Fluent in English (German, French or Nordic language an advantage)

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) operates the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on the energy convergence with $681M under management. EIP pioneered a successful collaborative model that utilizes strategic investors across the globe, with investments across energy, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart buildings.

For its next fund, EIP is seeking a Vice President to lead its efforts in Europe. This position will report to the Managing Partner for Europe.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Leading EIP’s investment activities in a given region/sector
• Sourcing and vetting new investments across EIP’s core investment areas
• Leading due diligence on all new investment opportunities
• Drafting investment memorandum for Investment Committee approval
• Pursuing business development with private equity funds and investment banks
• Working closely with EIP’s VP for Commercialization & Innovation to accelerate business between our LP’s and portfolio companies
• Shaping EIP’s strategy towards energy, and energy-adjacent, investment sectors
• Participating in portfolio companies as a Board member and managing a growing portfolio of investments

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of investment experience in venture or growth capital
• A compelling investment track record
• Sector expertise in one of our target areas: SaaS/Software, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart buildings & cities
• High IQ, EQ and ethical standards
• A commitment to our values:
  • We aspire to create a better future by driving a sustainable energy transformation
  • We believe in showing respect for all individuals both within and outside of our organization
  • We seek to create an environment where the best ideas win
  • We put the interests of our partners and portfolio companies ahead of all else
  • We prioritize the team ahead of our egos and are committed to the success of the firm and each other

This position offers compelling compensation including carried interest, base salary, and annual bonus.