About Circulate Capital

Circulate Capital is the leading circular economy investment platform operating in high-growth markets across South and Southeast Asia and Latin America. The company was founded in 2018 by supply chain experts and industry leaders from major multinational corporations including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, Chanel, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Mondelēz International. This diverse founding team brings extensive expertise in supply chain management and corporate sustainability to the platform. The firm operates from its headquarters in Singapore and maintains on-the-ground teams of over 40 professionals across multiple regions. Circulate Capital manages approximately US$480 million in assets under management and has deployed more than 30 investments to date. The company partners with a diverse range of stakeholders including global brands, development finance institutions, family offices, and institutional investors to scale circular economy solutions and identify untapped investment opportunities. Circulate Capital’s investment approach focuses on identifying companies that deliver exceptional financial returns while generating positive environmental impact. The platform is currently in the process of scaling its Asia growth private equity strategy and expanding its presence in Latin America through initiatives such as its Ocean Fund. The company is committed to creating a workplace where authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion enable employees to become their best selves while building a career with purpose and impact.

About this Role

Circulate Capital is seeking an experienced Investment Professional to strengthen its team in Latin America and focus on investments deployed from its Ocean Fund, while also managing existing investments in Mexico. The ideal candidate should be an accomplished investor with deal execution experience and an entrepreneurial mindset who is interested in helping solve some of the world’s most complex problems by investing in companies that deliver exceptional financial returns and positive environmental impact. This is a full-time working position based in Mexico with travel required for the effective execution of responsibilities.



The successful candidate will report to the Investment Partner – Northern LAC and play a critical role in building Circulate Capital’s investment presence in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful investments in the circular economy sector while managing a portfolio of existing investments and developing new deal pipelines.

Responsibilities

- Conduct market research on industry trends, sectors, and companies in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Interact with a variety of stakeholders and co-lead identifying and developing new investment opportunities in thematic areas of interest that align with company values, investor interests, and approach
- Co-lead investment opportunities through all stages of the process including sourcing, screening, deal structuring, detailed business diligence, managing external due diligence providers, presentation to the investment committee, negotiations, and closing
- Perform comprehensive business diligence including market sizing, management team assessment, technology evaluation, competitive landscape analysis, supply chain review, customer analysis, and financial modelling
- Conduct reference calls and manage relationships with external advisors throughout the due diligence process
- Prepare, present, and maintain detailed investment documentation
- Strive to increase the positive impact of portfolio companies by intensively working with them and adding value in critical areas of strategy, operations, business development, organizational building, and governance
- Proactively develop and manage relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including potential investees, strategic investors, sector experts, consultants, policymakers, investors, advisors, and thought leaders
- Coordinate actively with the Southeast Asia team and broader integral team to understand and track key social, environmental, commercial, and financial performance metrics to monitor progress made by portfolio companies
- Represent Circulate Capital at industry events and build relationships within the private market and investor ecosystems
- Support the global team on specific tasks related to investment,



communication, fundraising, impact management, and other special projects when required

Requirements

- 8-10 years of overall financial services experience, particularly in investment banking, equity research, and investment management
- At least 5 years of investment experience with a growth stage private equity fund
- Investment experience must comprise making at least 2 new investments with end-to-end process management
- Demonstrated experience managing at least 3-4 portfolio companies
- Working experience on steering exits
- Either an MBA from a reputed institution with specialisation in Finance along with a CFA (Level 3) OR a Chartered Accountant with passion for solving complex environmental issues and operational experience in relevant industries
- Intuitive understanding of business models and different entrepreneurial styles
- Innate ability to strike strong working relationships with entrepreneurs and a variety of stakeholders that form their ecosystem, such as other GPs, lenders, sector experts, or policymakers
- Proven track record of providing guidance to businesses at multiple levels including operations, strategy, and governance, through working with a variety of portfolio companies or through working directly in a key role within a company
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability to work well within a multi-cultural team and effectively interact with the external ecosystem
- A significant network of peers and related stakeholders in the region
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to formulate and present analysis and arguments in a clear, crisp, and concise manner to team members, Partners, and portfolio companies
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Humility and commitment to producing the highest quality of work with attention to detail and follow-through

Benefits

- Career with purpose and impact in the circular economy sector
- Opportunity to work on meaningful investments that generate positive environmental outcomes alongside financial returns
- Workplace environment emphasizing authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion
- Professional development opportunity through exposure to diverse investment stages and portfolio management
- Opportunity to build and strengthen a significant professional network across Latin America and the Caribbean

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📌 Investment (Senior) Director – Latin America and Caribbean (México)
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