Sustainability Manager

Role Overview

As Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for driving the sustainability agenda and managing all sustainability reporting within the company and its managed Funds. You will work closely with fund managers and the management team to ensure compliance with Sustainability related policies and frameworks, and to promote sustainable practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Sustainability Policies and Strategy: Review and regularly update ESG-related internal governance documents and policies. Coordinate and contribute to the development, monitoring, and control of ESG compliance with all necessary policies, regulatory requirements, and frameworks. Prepare and implement fund and group-level ESG strategies in coordination with senior leadership and fund teams.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Plan sustainability initiatives in the Funds’ assets in cooperation with the asset managers and monitor Fund’s targets and restrictions with the portfolio managers. Assist risk management with climate-related risk assessments.
• Sustainability Reporting: Lead group/product level reporting as well as UN PRI reporting and GRESB assessments. Ensure accurate and timely sustainability reporting and disclosure in line with SFDR and industry standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Participate in the investment underwriting process by reviewing compliance with relevant ESG targets and objectives. Lead, arrange, and plan meetings of the internal ESG Task Force. Work closely with fund managers, asset managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with ESG policies and to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Training and Communication: Prepare, coordinate, and communicate related material for the Group companies. Be involved in the preparation and delivery of related training for employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in sustainability reporting, sustainability management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks (such as INREV ESG SDDS, GRI, TCFD), regulatory requirements (such as SFDR, EU Taxonomy), and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainability and responsible investment.

Why Join Us:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives and drive positive change within the organization and the broader community.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in the field of ESG and sustainability.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic and supportive team of professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.
• International Exposure: Be ready to work and cooperate within a multinational team located in different offices – Stockholm , Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn, Vilnius and Berlin.

About Northern Horizon Group

Northern Horizon Capital Group, founded in Denmark, is an experienced alternative investment manager in Northern Europe. For nearly 25 years, we have delivered long-term value to our investors through specialized real estate funds. Today, we are recognized as the foremost investment manager in the Nordics focused on social infrastructure. Our investor base includes European and international pension funds, insurance companies, asset managers, corporates, and family offices.

As licensed AIF managers, we are committed members of key industry organizations and active supporters of leading compliance initiatives.

Northern Horizon Group is committed to achieving operational carbon neutrality across our managed funds by 2030. Three of our managed real estate Funds are classified as Article 8 Funds and promote environmental and sustainability characteristics in accordance with SFDR. Sustainability characteristics and risks are integrated in our investment processes, and Northern Horizon licensed AIF managers consider principal adverse impacts of their investment decisions.

To benchmark our progress towards our targets and industry standards we participate annually in the Global Real Estate Benchmark (GRESB). Last year, our healthcare fund Aged Care Social Infrastructure achieved 5 stars in the second year in a row, being recognized as first in its peer Group. Our Aged Care IV Fund came second in the peer group, achieving four stars in review.

You can read more of our Funds’ sustainability strategies and about our Responsible Investment Policy here: https://www.nh-cap.com/sustainability/