Impact Associate, Buyout

We are looking for an Impact Associate, with placement in Munich and with a focus on Buyout. The right candidate for this position has a top-tier business background and a strong commitment to leveraging expertise in deploying capital to companies that address societal challenges. Trill Impact is an established Impact House with over EUR 1.4 billion in assets under advisory management across its Buyout, Ventures and Microfinance strategies, investing in businesses that deliver environmental and social impact while generating competitive financial returns. Responsibilities Develop proprietary impact theses that inform where to deploy capital (subsector deep dives, target prioritisation, impact-driven screening) Run commercially oriented, rigorous impact and sustainability due diligence that connects to other investment workstreams Contribute to Investment Committee materials and engage directly with Investment Committee discussions Engage with portfolio company management's to support their impact value proposition and identify impact-driven value creation opportunities (go‑to‑market strategy, product development, branding/positioning, market development, etc.) Drive impact and sustainability workstreams in portfolio companies , including establishing an impact measurement and management practice (including sustainability) with practical tools and in‑depth knowledge Experience and qualifications 3+ years of relevant experience in top‑tier management consulting, private equity, or transaction advisory. You’ve thrived in high‑paced, high‑stakes environments and are ready to apply that rigor to impact investing. Academic background in business, finance, economics or related fields. Intrinsic motivation to support businesses that address environmental or societal challenges. (Previous experience with impact and sustainability is an advantage, yet not required). Track record of translating complex frameworks and concepts into clear and actionable business recommendations, even under time pressure. Comfortable with context‑switching across multiple workstreams, stakeholders and geographies simultaneously. You are a proactive self‑starter, hungry to drive professional excellence in the team and wider organization, with a history of taking on responsibility and identifying opportunities to add value. Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal. #J-18808-Ljbffr