Director - Investment

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Investment Planning: Support in the development and implementation of strategies for investing the fund's capital in profitable and sustainable energy projects. This includes identifying strategic investment opportunities, setting short and long-term investment goals, and aligning them with the overall objectives of the fund.
• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Proactively identify, screen, and evaluate potential investment opportunities in the energy sector. This involves analyzing market trends, potential returns, and risks associated with each investment.
• Due Diligence Process: Lead the due diligence process for potential investments to assess their viability and alignment with the fund’s strategy. This includes financial, legal, and operational due diligence.
• Financial Modeling and Analysis: Oversee the creation of financial models to forecast investment outcomes and assess financial performance. Analyze cash flows, profitability, risk, and return on investment to inform decision-making.
• Negotiation and Deal Closure: Lead negotiations on investment terms and conditions with potential investees, partners, and other stakeholders. Ensure that terms are favorable and that deals are structured to protect the fund’s interests.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and monitor the performance of the investment portfolio to ensure it is meeting its targets. Adjust strategies as necessary based on performance data and changing market conditions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, industry experts, regulatory bodies, and partners. Communicate investment strategies and performance effectively to ensure transparency and maintain trust.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all investment activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards. Implement risk management strategies to minimize financial exposure and liability.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop team members within the investment team to build a cohesive and high-performing unit. Foster a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement.
• Reporting and Communication: Regularly report to senior management and the board of directors on investment activity, portfolio performance, market conditions, and strategic adjustments. Ensure that all reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with industry standards.