Investment Manager - Renewable Energy
The Opportunity
Brunel has been exclusively engaged by a renewable energy developer with a growing Australian portfolio who are currently seeking an Investment Manager.
The business is actively pursuing investment opportunities across Australia's evolving energy and infrastructure landscape, with a focus on supporting the development and delivery of large-scale projects that contribute to the energy transition.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is an opportunity to play a key role in evaluating, structuring and executing investment opportunities across a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects.
You will have exposure to the full investment lifecycle, working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary internal teams, as well as external partners, financiers and advisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investment analysis and support transactions from initial assessment through to execution.
- Develop, manage and review complex financial models to assess project viability, returns and investment risk.
- Conduct financial, commercial, technical and regulatory due diligence on potential investments.
- Evaluate investment structures, project financing arrangements and commercial terms.
- Prepare investment proposals, financial analysis and presentations for senior management and investment committees.
- Support transaction negotiations, including the development and review of term sheets.
- Undertake market and sector research to identify emerging investment opportunities and inform investment strategy.
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities to optimise investment outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with development, legal, technical and operational teams throughout the investment process.
- Build relationships with external stakeholders, including financiers, investment partners and professional advisors.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or a related discipline.
- At least five years' relevant experience across project finance, investment analysis, M&A or infrastructure investment.
- Experience gained within an investment bank, Big 4 advisory firm, infrastructure or energy fund, private equity environment or energy business.
- Strong financial modelling capabilities and experience managing cash-flow-based project models.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating investment opportunities, undertaking valuations and assessing commercial risks.
- An understanding of transaction structuring, project financing and investment decision-making.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
- The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial information effectively.
- The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
An understanding of the Australian energy and infrastructure markets would be highly regarded.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Play a key role in investment decisions across Australia's evolving energy and infrastructure sector.
- Work directly with the CFO and senior leadership team.
- Gain exposure to the full investment and transaction lifecycle.
- Be involved in a diverse range of projects and investment opportunities.
- Join a growing Australian team backed by an established international business.
Next Steps
If your experience aligns with the above and you would like to explore the opportunity further, please submit your CV for review.