SAGANA 

Title: Associate Partner & Co-lead, Sagana Consulting 

Location: Any location in Europe – this is a fully-remote position 

Reports to: Co-Founders 

Company: 

Sagana is a global impact investment advisory firm working to unleash the potential of people, capital, and business to improve human and planetary health. We are passionate about advising, investing in, and growing companies and organizations that are successfully solving some of the biggest challenges of our time - and to helping other capital allocators to do the same. We leverage decades of experience in private equity, impact advisory, and entrepreneurship to scale big ideas that create an abundant, thriving world for all.  

Our name means “Abundance” in Tagalog, and this is core to who we are. To learn more about what sets us apart, check out our video: Sagana - Unleashing Potential 

Sagana Consulting: 

Sagana Consulting works with development organizations, foundations, corporations and other allocators of capital on maximizing the transformational effect of their resources. We combine our expertise as business consultants, investors and technical experts with our deep understanding of local markets to co-create investment strategies and financial vehicles that empower our clients to deepen their positive impact. Our clients include development organizations like British International Investment (BII), FMO, Swiss Agency for Development (SDC), Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT); fund managers like EQT, responsAbility, and Verod; foundations such as Botnar, Gates, and Laudes; market-builders like Fair4All Finance and corporates like Cartier and Mondelez. 

Opportunity: 

We are hiring an Associate Partner to Co-Lead Sagana Consulting, playing a pivotal role in steering the strategy, operations, and growth of the business unit to the next level. This role combines hands-on project leadership with business unit management, team development, and operational excellence. We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of entrepreneurial drive, strong consulting experience, and a systems mindset to improve how we operate and scale. 

In this role you will oversee multiple projects across a wide range of environmental and social themes and client types. Beyond project leadership you will co-lead strategic planning, realize business development efforts, and strengthen the people, systems, and processes that power our ambition to be a world class impact advisory firm. You’ll be part of a firm-wide leadership team that drives significant impact through the capital continuum from public to private sector, uniquely able to see and act on a more complete picture. 

Responsibilities: 

Business Unit Co-Leadership & Strategy 

• Co-lead the Sagana Consulting business unit with shared accountability for strategic direction, resourcing, impact results and financial performance 
• Contribute to quarterly priority-setting/OKRs and drive business to achieve them 
• Collaborate with the Co-Founders and leadership team to shape the firm's evolution and growth 

Operational & Systems Ownership 

• Effectively manage internal systems and processes to enhance quality of delivery, team efficiency, and knowledge sharing 
• Design and maintain feedback loops to embed learning and consistency across project delivery 
• Oversee optimization of project management, CRM, and knowledge tools as needed 

People Leadership 

• Provide coaching and direct line management to a team of consultants, lead performance reviews and talent development 
• Champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and wellbeing 
• Recruit, onboard, and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds in a global, remote environment 

Project & Client Management 

• Ensure high-quality delivery across a portfolio of impact projects sectors, regions and clients 
• Guide project teams on storyboarding, workplans, budgets, and timelines with a focus on strategic and actionable outcomes 
• Provide quality control of deliverables and strategic support in complex or sensitive client contexts 

Business Development 

• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities aligned with Sagana's mission and strengths, leveraging your existing network and building new relationships. Lead or contribute to proposal development, project pitching, and relationship building with new and existing clients 
• Represent Sagana at industry events and in collaborative networks 

Skills and Experience: 

• Around 15 years of relevant professional experience, including 5+ years at a well-established consulting firm. Deep sector knowledge in one of our primary sectors: climate, agriculture and food, health; or our secondary sectors: supply chains, fin tech/financial inclusion, infrastructure, water and sanitation 
• Proven ability to grow and scale a consulting or advisory team or business. You are motivated to play a key role in scaling Sagana Consulting 
• Experience managing and developing diverse teams, with a coaching-oriented and inclusive leadership style. You exemplify and thrive-in an open, collaborative culture 
• Strong project management capabilities consulting toolkit fluency and strategic communication skills. You can guide and develop others on the team 
• Experience with culturally diverse teams and clients; global mindset essential. You are a global citizen who appreciates and thrives working remotely and across time-zones 
• Approach that is entrepreneurial, adaptable, and driven by impact and outcomes. You get things done, pay attention to details as well as strategy and dive deep into the work when necessary. You’re motivated by building new ventures and your commitment to quality is unwavering 
• Fluency in English: additional languages are an advantage 

Values: 

Our shared values guide all that we do: 

• Courage - Is what empowers us to think differently, ask difficult questions, speak our minds, act on what we believe in, and find opportunities that others don’t always see 
• Authenticity - Is what guides us to bring our whole selves to our endeavors and not hide behind a mask. It brings out our honesty, creativity, and enthusiasm that allows us to use our full potential in delivering our work 
• Respect - Is the foundation of all relationships – with ourselves, our clients and partners, our colleagues, our communities, and our planet 
• Responsibility - Is what we take for the world in which we live. We hold ourselves accountable for the decisions we make and the actions we take as people and as a company every day 
• Excellence - We are committed to being our best. Because creating a better future takes more than good intentions 

Inclusion: 

We are actively creating a workplace where authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion enable people to become their best selves both personally and professionally while having a career with purpose and impact. 

Apply: 

The above skills and experience outline what we believe would be an ideal candidate – but we are aware that success and talent come from many different backgrounds and experiences. If you think your skills would support our mission and vision, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. 

To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit your CV using the role link. If your application is shortlisted, a member of Sagana's recruiting team will contact you. All inquiries can be directed to Wendy Foster, Talent Director – Sagana GmbH. 

N.B. In the event of high application volume or shifting business priorities, we may close this vacancy earlier.  

Skills: 

Team management 

Project Management 

Global Experience 

Management consulting