Investment Manager - Renewable Energy
Incredible opportunity to join a renewable energy fund and contribute to strategy & financial due diligence on energy transition opportunities
- Fast-growing Sydney-based team
- Own your role and see tangible outcomes
- Contribute to the energy transition infrastructure investment strategy
Our client is an Investment Manager with a specialist focus on greenfield energy transition infrastructure across Europe and Australia. Together with Phillip Riley, they are seeking an experienced and passionate Investment Manager and Senior Investment Associate to lead projects from origination to exit.
Founded by senior executives from the renewable energy and funds management industries and with the backing of a leading global financial services company headquartered in Europe, the founding partners - along with the 15 team members already hired in Europe - bring together extensive specialised investment experience in energy transition infrastructure across a range of technologies, geographies, and industrial partners.
About the role
This role will support the execution of transactions within the Fund’s mandate and will contribute to devising and refining an investment strategy for Australia/NZ together with the local Managing Partner and Investment Director. Our client is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change while using commercial means to drive decarbonisation.
Collaboration, transparency, and trust are at the core of their approach, powered by a diverse team. The values of the company are centered around ethical and respectful outcomes through innovative yet disciplined approaches to addressing climate change. They are acutely aware of the importance delivering on promises to enhance trust as a fiduciary.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities in this role will include
- Develop and execute a regional investment strategy from origination to exit;
- Establish and manage relationships to gain access to potential transactions;
- Complete detailed due diligence and financial modelling on selected projects;
- Negotiate all relevant contracts including EPC, O&M, off-take, government and debt;
- Project manage to a financial close date, aligning execution contracts;
- Monitor the market to secure and structure optimal debt level needed to optimise returns;
- Develop recommendations around the optimal disposal of assets;
About you
Our client is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment where change is inevitable. Ideally, you will have:
- 3+ years of experience in the ANZ renewable infrastructure related market;
- Significant experience in origination and transaction execution of energy infrastructure assets;
- Strong commercial acumen coupled with analytical skills;
- Strong project execution and operations management skills;
- Strategic thinking skills.
Interested?
If you are passionate about clean energy and have the experience we are looking for, we want to hear from you.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Mark Robinson on +61 (0)2 90445735 mark@phillipriley.com.au. Otherwise, hit "Apply," attaching a resume and brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria above.
Phillip Riley is a boutique Renewable Energy Recruitment business providing job, career and consulting services across the Asia Pacific industry & are happy to receive expressions of interest from experienced leaders in the sector.
The Future Is Renewable
www.phillipriley.com.au