Associate I, ESG

About the role

The ESG Investment Associate supports the ESG Investment Officer in Patria’s pre‑investment ESG processes and fund‑level compliance. Based in Medellin, the role ensures ESG readiness across funds and asset classes, from initial screening to financial close, and helps strengthen relationships with development finance institutions and impact‑oriented limited partners.

Key responsibilities

• Apply exclusion lists and ESG eligibility criteria to new investment opportunities and prepare ESG appraisal memos.
• Maintain the deal pipeline ESG tracking log and internal ESG databases.
• Assist in drafting ESG sections of investment committee papers, deal approval memos, and transaction summaries.
• Coordinate information flow between investment teams, external consultants, and investee companies during ESG due‑diligence.
• Review ESG‑related clauses in legal documentation under guidance of the ESG Investment Officer.
• Support fund‑level ESG compliance by updating ESMS documentation and monitoring regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage documentation.
• Interest in ESG, sustainability, and impact investing.

Required skills