London, United Kingdom Nairobi, Kenya Amsterdam, Netherlands Financial Services Director
The opportunity
Our client is a specialist clean energy investment platform focused on providing debt capital to high-growth renewable energy businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. They are seeking an Investment Director to lead investment activity, transaction execution, portfolio oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the origination and execution of private debt investments into renewable energy SMEs.
- Assess investment opportunities, including commercial, financial and credit analysis.
- Structure and negotiate debt transactions alongside management teams and external stakeholders.
- Lead due diligence and investment committee processes.
- Monitor portfolio companies and support ongoing value creation and risk management.
- Build relationships with renewable energy businesses, investors, DFIs and other key stakeholders.
- Contribute to fund strategy, capital deployment and broader business development.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in private debt, private credit, structured finance, investment banking or direct investing.
- Strong transaction execution and investment structuring experience.
- Experience investing in or financing renewable energy or infrastructure businesses.
- Understanding of SME financing and growth-stage businesses.
- Experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa or other emerging markets.
- Strong commercial judgement, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Investment Director - Energy Fund in London employer: Inuka Partners
Inuka is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, ideal for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the investment sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers ample opportunities for career advancement while working on exciting projects across African markets. Located in vibrant cities like London and Johannesburg, employees benefit from a diverse environment that encourages innovation and professional development.
