Director Climatech/deeptech Vc

SANTANDER CONSUMER BANK S.p.A

Madrid, Spain
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: performance-bas...
On-site
Climatech/deeptech vc expertise
Investment thesis definition
External fund representation
Santander Consumer Bank S.p.A. is seeking a Director/Managing Director for Climatech/Deeptech Venture Capital in Madrid, Spain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in venture capital, particularly in climate and industrial technologies, and will play a critical role in shaping investment strategies and leading high-value transactions

Job Summary

  • Define and refine the investment thesis in climatech and deeptech, ensuring strategic alignment across geographies, technological verticals, and long-term thematic priorities.
  • Lead portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions, balancing stages (early/growth), thematic diversification, and risk-return objectives.
  • Mentor and develop the internal team, transferring knowledge and judgment to junior and mid-level colleagues, and fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture.

Matching Summary

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Santander Consumer Bank S.p.A. is seeking a Director/Managing Director for Climatech/Deeptech Venture Capital in Madrid, Spain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in venture capital, particularly in climate and industrial technologies, and will play a critical role in shaping investment strategies and leading high-value transactions.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: performance-based bonuses; Benefits: preferential banking terms, special interest rates, life insurance, gym/WellHub membership, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Climatech/Deeptech VC expertise
  • Investment thesis definition
  • External fund representation
  • Portfolio construction and allocation
  • Fundraising with institutional investors
  • High-quality investment sourcing and execution
  • Active board participation
  • Team mentorship and development
  • Financial modelling and valuation
  • Venture financing dynamics
  • Technical literacy in climate and industrial tech
  • Complex stakeholder management

Nice-to-have

  • Customer-centric transformation
  • Risk management approach
  • Strong risk culture
  • Holistic wellbeing promotion
  • Inclusive and accessible application process

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in climatech/deeptech VC
  • Proven track record of sourcing, leading, and exiting investments
  • Strong ecosystem network
  • Recognized thought leadership in climate tech, space tech, or industrial innovation
  • Engineering background preferred
  • Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Finance or Economics
  • Fluency in English

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