Working Student ESG & Impact (all genders)

ECBF Management

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ECBF is Europe’s leading specialist venture capital firm for the bioeconomy, backing pioneering companies that deliver both strong economic performance and systemic impact. Our purpose is to unlock the potential of the bioeconomy by backing visionary companies that turn transformational ideas into high-growth businesses, reducing pressure on planetary boundaries and creating a future where economy and nature are aligned. As the specialist VC for a regenerative economy, we invest in Europe’s most promising bioeconomy companies and help them scale through a rigorous science-driven approach, deep sector expertise, and hands-on support backed by a powerful network of industry leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors. Together with ambitious founders, we accelerate growth across industries – from food to industrial solutions – creating lasting value for portfolio companies, LPs, and society. With us at ECBF, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to investments that advance an economy delivering growth, impact, and resilience at scale. As a Working Student in our ESG & Impact Team, you will work closely with our investment professionals and portfolio companies, supporting ESG & Impact reporting, developing smarter reporting processes, and contributing to the continuous evolution of our impact framework.

Requirements

Completed bachelor's degree and currently pursuing a master's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, process engineering, finance, business, or a related field.
Passionate about sustainability, impact investing, venture capital, innovative technologies and the bioeconomy.
Enjoy working with data and have a strong analytical mindset.
Proficient in Excel and comfortable preparing structured analyses that support informed decision-making.
Work independently, take ownership of tasks and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes.
Think critically, question inconsistencies and find better ways of working.
Curiosity and continuous learning are part of your mindset.
Eager to explore new technologies - including AI - to improve workflows and comfortable seeking advice from experienced team members when needed.
Fluent English is essential.

Nice To Haves

First experience in ESG, sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting or related fields.
Knowledge of an additional European language would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the annual ESG & Impact reporting process by collecting, reviewing and pre-validating ESG and impact data from ECBF's portfolio companies.
Prepare analyses and reporting materials by identifying data inconsistencies, validating ESG metrics and contributing to ESG & Impact reports, presentations and other stakeholder communications.
Collaborate with portfolio companies on ESG and impact-related topics, including data requests, reporting support and general ESG inquiries.
Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities for standardization, automation and the application of AI tools to enhance ESG & Impact workflows.