Senior Investment Director (ISIF)
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Role Profile
Job title
Senior Investment Director – Climate and Energy Transition
Division
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Reports to
Deputy Director – Head of Investment
Job Family
Investment
Career Stream
Professional
Career Zone
Management/ Professional Leaders
Contract
Permanent
Closing date for applications
23/11/25
Summary Of The Business
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) manages a €9 billion discretionary portfolio, investing on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. ISIF supports long-term transformational investments addressing key strategic challenges of national importance including: Climate and Energy Transition, Housing and Enabling Infrastructure, Scaling Indigenous Businesses, and Food Agriculture and the Marine.
ISIF has committed over €1bn to climate-related investments to date, in areas ranging from wind generation, battery storage to clean technology, and has established itself as a key player in delivering Ireland’s climate ambitions. ISIF recently announced a new €1bn four-year climate investment programme. This strategy envisages continued investment in sustainable infrastructure, across all areas where carbon emissions are present in the economy, alongside investment in new technology and business models that will support the longer-term goal of net-zero.
Role Summary
The Senior Investment Director will lead the Climate and Energy Transition team of 10 investment professionals, reporting to the Deputy Director - Head of Investment.
The successful candidate will be a member of the ISIF Portfolio Management Committee which reviews all ISIF investments prior to recommending them to the ISIF Investment Committee and plays a key role in the management and monitoring of the overall ISIF portfolio.
We are looking for a candidate who combines strong knowledge in Climate and Energy with technical proficiency, leadership experience and an appreciation of building and managing a portfolio with a ‘double bottom line’ attuned to wider ESG requirements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in one or more of the areas of responsibility set out below.
All members of the ISIF team are required to remain flexible to respond to the dynamic nature of the ISIF mandate – this may require team members to apply their skills outside of their core areas of responsibility, from time to time.
Principal Accountabilities
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email recruitment@ntma.ie.
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
Role Profile
Job title
Senior Investment Director – Climate and Energy Transition
Division
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Reports to
Deputy Director – Head of Investment
Job Family
Investment
Career Stream
Professional
Career Zone
Management/ Professional Leaders
Contract
Permanent
Closing date for applications
23/11/25
Summary Of The Business
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) manages a €9 billion discretionary portfolio, investing on a commercial basis in a manner designed to support economic activity and employment in Ireland. ISIF supports long-term transformational investments addressing key strategic challenges of national importance including: Climate and Energy Transition, Housing and Enabling Infrastructure, Scaling Indigenous Businesses, and Food Agriculture and the Marine.
ISIF has committed over €1bn to climate-related investments to date, in areas ranging from wind generation, battery storage to clean technology, and has established itself as a key player in delivering Ireland’s climate ambitions. ISIF recently announced a new €1bn four-year climate investment programme. This strategy envisages continued investment in sustainable infrastructure, across all areas where carbon emissions are present in the economy, alongside investment in new technology and business models that will support the longer-term goal of net-zero.
Role Summary
The Senior Investment Director will lead the Climate and Energy Transition team of 10 investment professionals, reporting to the Deputy Director - Head of Investment.
The successful candidate will be a member of the ISIF Portfolio Management Committee which reviews all ISIF investments prior to recommending them to the ISIF Investment Committee and plays a key role in the management and monitoring of the overall ISIF portfolio.
We are looking for a candidate who combines strong knowledge in Climate and Energy with technical proficiency, leadership experience and an appreciation of building and managing a portfolio with a ‘double bottom line’ attuned to wider ESG requirements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in one or more of the areas of responsibility set out below.
All members of the ISIF team are required to remain flexible to respond to the dynamic nature of the ISIF mandate – this may require team members to apply their skills outside of their core areas of responsibility, from time to time.
Principal Accountabilities
- Lead the development and execution of ISIF’s Climate Investment strategy, ensuring alignment with national objectives and broader ISIF goals.
- Originate and deliver high-quality investments—both direct and platform—across key relevant areas such as energy, transport, waste, enterprise, and the built environment
- Drive a robust pipeline of climate-related transactions from origination through to IC approval, close and portfolio oversight.
- Build and maintain strong networks with intermediaries, advisors, financial institutions, and government departments relevant to the climate agenda.
- Stay current on climate and energy policy and regulatory developments; represent ISIF in key climate-related forums.
- Lead complex transactions, negotiations, and portfolio activities, ensuring alignment with ISIF’s dual mandate for financial return and economic impact.
- Structuring of transactions to align with ISIF’s mandate, including development and implementation of appropriate investment vehicles.
- Oversight of negotiation of appropriate investment terms and conditions.
- Analysis of the opportunity and progression of the investment recommendation through internal NTMA governance and approval processes.
- Oversee due diligence, legal documentation, and transaction execution; ensure best-in-class analysis and compliance with ISIF/NTMA standards.
- Develop and motivate a high-performing investment team aligned with the NTMA’s culture and values and support and oversee the team’s professional development.
- Continuously review and enhance investment strategy, portfolio structure, and individual investments.
- Cultivate relationships across the NTMA and externally to advance ISIF’s mandate; provide Climate and Energy sector-relevant insights to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Act as ISIF’s nominee Director on the boards of select direct investments.
- Have a relevant third level degree qualification; Advanced degree, and/or professional qualification are helpful.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, energy transition, policy, and associated investment opportunities.
- Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrate a strong track record in climate related investment with technical proficiency across a range of climate/energy sub-sectors.
- Strong project management/delivery capabilities and stakeholder relationship management is essential.
- 10+ years of private investment and/or corporate finance experience in Ireland or abroad, ideally in Climate or Energy Transition.
- A strong track record of sourcing and executing private investments.
- An extensive network of relevant contacts.
- Significant transaction leadership experience.
- Familiarity with key technologies in area of climate and energy is an advantage.
- Ability to engage with potential co-investors to secure participation in investments alongside ISIF
- Experience developing and delivering strategies involving input from, and coordination across, multiple stakeholders
- Broad range of capital markets expertise and experience in management of private assets and related funds
- Knowledge of Ireland’s investment and financing landscape, the climate and energy sector and market insights relevant to this role
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven stakeholder management skills with an ability to interact with relevant NTMA stakeholders at a senior level
- Capable of leading the ISIF’s involvement across a range of potential investments
- Capable of delivering results within a short period of time in a dynamic environment
- Diligent, self-motivated and a clear thinker with sound commercial judgement
- A flexible and collaborative team player
- Comfortable with evolving and changing priorities
- Personal characteristics of integrity, discipline, curiosity, commitment
- Experience in leadership and people management including professional development and cultural stewardship of the team
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email recruitment@ntma.ie.
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.