Sustainability Officer

We are hiring We are looking for an experienced Sustainability Officer who is passionate about shaping our growing sustainability practice.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and are ready to make an impact, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to ILX's continued success.

About ILX Management

ILX Management B.V. (ILX) is an Amsterdam-based emerging market-focused private credit asset manager. It manages two Funds with €1.7 billion of commitments by Dutch and Danish institutional investors which invest in loan participations originated and structured by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFI).

ILX vision and mission is to create large-scale investment opportunities in global development finance that contribute to sustainable development across emerging markets, safeguarding ESG risks and supporting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement goals.

The Sustainability functions within the company play a critical role in supporting investments to enable private companies in emerging markets to grow sustainably, create decent jobs, and transition to a low-carbon global economy.

The team & your role

The Sustainability Officer is part of ILX's Investment Team, which is responsible for investment selection, appraisal and portfolio management. The investment team manages a portfolio of roughly 70 projects across a wide range of geographies and sectors including energy, infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, financial institutions and agriculture.

You will report directly to the Head of Sustainability. The role is integral to achieving ILX's business objectives which comprise upholding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) safeguards and delivering measurable impact. Concretely, this involves supporting the Investment Team during the due diligence and monitoring phases by identifying key ESG risks, assessing mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with the Fund's Theory of Change and impact goals.

Next to this, developing and refining methodological guidelines, collecting, managing and reporting sustainability data to a diverse set of stakeholders, creating and implementing policies, procedures, & best practices and complying with EU Sustainable Finance regulations. Through these efforts, ensuring ILX investments are aligned with its broader sustainability and impact objectives.

More specifically your responsibilities will compose of:

New investments

• Appraising higher risk environmental including climate, social and corporate governance aspects of the funds' investments.
• Coaching and guiding other members of the investment team in the appraisal of lower risk investments.
• Assessing expected positive impacts against the manager's theory of change and fund participants' criteria.
• Liaising closely with the MDBs and DFIs to fully understand how potential issues identified by ILX are considered by the DFI's E&S, Climate and Impact teams.

Portfolio Management

• Safeguarding portfolio quality by overseeing investments Impact, Climate, and ESG performance, including incident management.

Data Management and Reporting

• Contributing to strengthening the sustainability of data management, governance, and reporting systems.
• Leading the development of new methodologies/strategies relevant for securing continued investor participation, including impact, climate and biodiversity guidelines.
• Providing strategic input to all regulatory and voluntary sustainability reports.

What will you bring us?

Qualifications and experience

• A master's degree in environmental or social sciences is preferred; degrees in finance, economics, or (international) development are also considered.
• 5-7 years' relevant experience in appraising investments on ESG and impact across sectors, ideally in emerging markets.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in appraising ESG risks in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture and financial institutions across emerging markets, using IFC performance standards or similar best practice.
• Deep understanding of sustainable finance voluntary and regulatory frameworks, including SFDR, TCFD, and TNFD.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in GHG accounting, assessment of climate risks and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the Dutch impact investment practices is preferred.

Your key skills

• We are a
  team-driven
  environment fueled by trust, shared purpose, and authentic connection. We value a forward-thinking, change-oriented mindset rooted in innovation, initiative, and adaptability;
• You take
  initiative
  , you can recognize and create opportunities and act accordingly;
• Exhibit
  resilience
  by maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach during challenging situations;
• Strong
  analytical skills
  ; you have a logical approach to problem-solving, utilizing data to make informed decisions, and thinking strategically in complex situations;
• Good
  communication skills
  , you feel comfortable in presenting for groups;
• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills.

** The above requirements give an indication of the profile we are looking for. If you do not meet the full profile but think this is a position you could grow into, then we kindly invite you to apply.

What's in it for you?

This is an ideal step if you are looking to take on responsibility and engage in a broad variety of tasks within the sustainability function. This is a role with a clear scope but ample room to further sharpen the role to your ambitions in close collaboration with the Head of Sustainability and contribute to ILX's ambitious growth journey.

This is what we offer:

• A market-competitive salary based on a 40-hour workweek, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• 30 days of leave (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• Your commute will be reimbursed, including sustainable options like cycling from home to work;
• A competitive pension scheme. The exact contribution is based on age and salary; you can expect an employer contribution of about 15%;
• We will start with a one-year contract, with the intention to extend to an indefinite contract if performance is aligned with expectations;
• We stimulate personal and professional growth. Together we will look at what you need to further develop in your role;
• Healthy lunch at the office based in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam South;
• We encourage a vital lifestyle; we offer a discount on your sports membership.

The recruitment process

Interested in joining ILX in this exciting role?

• We would like to receive your
  CV and motivation letter in English
  by latest
  Friday January 9.
  You can send your application to
• If we see a potential match, then we will invite you for a first interview (mid-January) to get to know each other. We would like to hear about why you want to join ILX, and we will zoom in on the key skills required for the job.
• If this goes well, then you will be invited for a second interview and eventually a final round in the last week of January.

Ideally you can join us no later than March 1
st
, 2026.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and orientations to apply for this position. ILX wants to be a reliable and compliant organization. Therefore, we screen everyone who comes to work with us. We will follow up on references and conduct a screening prior to onboarding.

Questions or curious to learn more?

If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, you can reach out to Marielle Buter:

Our preferred candidate will receive a contract from ILX. We are
not
open to interim/freelance assignments and/or candidates from recruitment agencies.