At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investments in renewable energy, execute transactions, and engage with key stakeholders.
- Company: Specialist clean energy investment platform focused on Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to impact sustainable energy, and work across diverse markets.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Drive change in renewable energy while building valuable relationships and enhancing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in private debt or investment banking, with a focus on renewable energy.
The predicted salary is between 112500 - 137500 £ per year.
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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