What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, Planetary Health Investments position at Novo Holdings?
Are you an experienced investment professional with a passion for driving impactful change through private equity, growth equity, and venture investments? Are you ready to take on a senior leadership role, where you can shape strategies, execute complex transactions, and support sustainable solutions to global climate challenges?
Novo Holdings invites you to join our Planetary Health Investments team as a Principal. You will lead the evaluation and execution of investments, manage portfolio companies, and drive strategic initiatives that create returns and foster planetary well-being.
The Role
As a Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the Planetary Health Investments team as a leader and an investor by leading all aspects of the investment process, from sourcing to execution and portfolio management. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainability and innovation, while contributing to Novo Holdings' long-term vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Investment Leadership: Drive deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution with a focus on impactful sustainability initiatives.
- Transaction Execution: Take full ownership of the transaction process, including due diligence, legal structuring, financial modeling, and negotiations.
- Portfolio Management: Act as a trusted advisor to portfolio companies, providing strategic insights and guidance while monitoring financial and operational performance.
- Value Creation: Develop and implement value creation plans (VCP) for portfolio companies, identifying and driving key levers for success.
- Team Collaboration: Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Boards of Directors, management teams, and external advisors.
We are seeking an experienced investment professional who brings a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and leadership skills:
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years in private equity or growth equity, with proven deal execution and portfolio management experience.
- Analytical Skills: Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence across technical, commercial, and legal dimensions.
- Leadership: A proven leader who can balance delegation and control, mentor team members, and foster individual development.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex transactions effectively.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in sustainability, climate tech, or related fields, with a commitment to ongoing learning.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to command respect and contribute meaningfully to boards and committees.
- Education: Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
Medical and dental, retirement, 5 months of parental leave regardless of gender, commuting reimbursement, One Medical membership, fitness reimbursement, family planning benefits, home internet reimbursement, daily catered lunches, generous PTO and holiday time.
