Director Climatech/Deeptech VC
hace 2 días
Madrid
Director / Managing Director – Climate / Deeptech Venture Capital La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto. Location: Madrid, Spain About the role As a Director / Managing Director in Climate / Deeptech Venture Capital, you will play a pivotal role in defining strategy, executing investments, and shaping the future of the fund. You will represent the fund externally, lead high‑conviction transactions, and guide both the portfolio and the internal team toward long‑term value creation. Key responsibilities include: • Define and refine the investment thesis in climate tech and deeptech, ensuring strategic alignment across geographies, technological verticals, and long‑term thematic priorities., • Represent the fund externally with LPs, founders, co‑investors, accelerators, public institutions, and at leading industry forums, reinforcing the fund’s visibility and positioning., • Lead portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions, balancing stages (early/growth), thematic diversification, and risk‑return objectives., • Drive the fundraising process with European institutional and industrial investors, expanding the LP base and securing long‑term commitments., • Source and execute high‑quality investments, taking lead investor roles with full responsibility for structuring, valuation, negotiation, governance, and co‑investment arrangements., • Play an active role on the boards of portfolio companies, contributing strategic guidance, supporting growth initiatives, overseeing risk management, and preparing companies for exit scenarios., • Ensure active portfolio stewardship, monitoring performance, anticipating risks, and supporting founders in critical decision‑making moments., • Mentor and develop the internal team, transferring knowledge and judgment to junior and mid‑level colleagues, fostering a high‑performance, mission‑driven culture. What You’ll Bring We are looking for a professional with a proven record in climate and deeptech venture capital and the ability to drive source, execution, and portfolio stewardship at a senior level. Professional Experience • 15+ years in climate tech/deeptech VC, • Track record of sourcing, leading, and exiting investments, especially in climate or industrial tech, • Strong ecosystem network across founders, investors, LPs, corporates, and policymakers, • Recognized thought leadership in one or more verticals: climate tech, space tech, or industrial innovation, • Strong technical foundation: an engineering background is an advantage Education • Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Finance or Economics from a leading institution, • MBA and/or PhD (preferred), • Complementary training in climate, energy, or industrial technologies (preferred) Languages • Fluency in English (required), • Proficiency in an additional European language (Spanish, French, or German) – highly desirable Hard Skills • Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring capabilities, • Deep understanding of venture financing dynamics, governance, and exit processes, • Technical literacy in climate and industrial technologies; ability to engage confidently with scientific and engineering teams, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with LPs, co‑investors, and founders, • Leadership presence, sound judgement, and the conviction to make and defend investment decisions Benefits • Competitive salary with performance‑based bonuses, • Hybrid working model with flexible hours, • Access to Santander Open Academy and hundreds of courses for continuous learning, • Preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more, • Health and wellness benefits through BeHealthy, • Childcare support and family‑friendly programmes, • Legal and administrative advisory services via Santander Contigo, • Gym/WellHub membership, medical centre access, meal subsidies, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, and exclusive discounts for employees Local Compliance Santander is proud to offer equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. xcskxlj We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr